{"product_id":"9788497914345","title":"THE ENVIRONMENT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE ENVIRONMENT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential work for understanding the keys to power, politics, and sports at Fútbol Club Barcelona over the last three decades. The author, Alex Santos Fernández, analyzes the figure of Josep Lluís Núñez and his legacy, examining how his presidency transformed the club's structure and marked a turning point in Catalan football. The reader will discover the inner workings of a period full of highs and lows, where Barça became a social phenomenon and a political stepping stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book delves into the recent history of FC Barcelona, taking as its central axis the figure of Josep Lluís Núñez, president of the club between 1978 and 2000. The work not only reviews his mandate but contextualizes his rise to power, the strategic plan he designed alongside a group of collaborators, and the revolution he spurred in the club's structures. Through a detailed analysis, it explores tensions with political power, sporting ups and downs, and the construction of a legacy that, over time, has become a benchmark for judging subsequent boards of directors, from Joan Gaspart's to Joan Laporta's. The text offers a multifaceted view of a controversial character, admired and vilified in equal measure, and of how his influence remains relevant in the Barça \"environment.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the presidency of Josep Lluís Núñez at FC Barcelona.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between sports power, political power, and Catalan society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe transformation of FC Barcelona into a modern entity and its social impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe legacy of Núñez and his influence on the club's subsequent boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe keys to success and controversy in the management of an elite sports club.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at football fans, especially followers of FC Barcelona interested in the history and politics of the club. It will also be of great interest to readers who want to understand the intersection between sport, power, and society, as well as those looking for a deep and documented vision of one of the most influential figures in Barcelona's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed understanding of the management and legacy of Josep Lluís Núñez at Barça.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to interpreting the evolution of the club and its social and political environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and balanced analysis of a fundamental period in the history of Catalan football.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical context to understand the power dynamics within a major sports institution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: SANTOS FERNANDEZ, ALEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: COSSETANIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: SPORTS TEAMS AND CLUBS, FOOTBALL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: FORA DE JOC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: March 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 360\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 788 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reference work for the study of modern Barcelona. Alex Santos Fernández offers a rigorous and well-documented look at the figure of Josep Lluís Núñez, moving away from clichés to present a nuanced analysis of his presidency. The book is especially valuable for the reader who seeks to go beyond sports results and understand the complex power relations that have shaped the identity of FC Barcelona. Its focus on the club's \"environment\" makes it a necessary read for understanding the current dynamics of Barcelona.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405180133723,"sku":"9788497914345","price":18.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791434.jpg?v=1781824783","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788497914345","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}