Backshall, Philip H.
f*cking Hostile: West Perth Football Hooligans 1984-86
- ISBN 13:
- 9780244980634
- author:
- Backshall, Philip H.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Lulu
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 148
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.9 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Focusing on the darker side of Australian football culture, "Fucking Hostile: West Perth Football Hooligans 1984-86" by Philip H. Backshall offers a unique insight into the world of hooliganism in Western Australia during the mid-1980s.
Through meticulous research and attention to detail, Backshall sheds light on the lives of these often-misunderstood individuals, who were caught up in a complex web of loyalty, camaraderie, and violence. This book is a fascinating exploration of a period in Australian sporting history that has been largely overlooked.
With 144 pages of detailed research and analysis, "Fucking Hostile" provides a nuanced understanding of the West Perth Football Club's hooligan scene during this pivotal time. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the intersection of sport, culture, and society.