{"product_id":"something-changed-9781836801627","title":"Something Changed","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThrough the prism of cricket and the transformative year of 1981, Ben Dobson explores how sport and popular culture can influence as well as reflect society. Taking an innovative approach, he considers the remarkable synergies between two of the era's most iconic figures  Margaret Thatcher and Ian Botham.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of the widely acclaimed \u003ci\u003eToo Good to be Forgotten: Three Wise Men from Football's Golden Era\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compelling book:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamines the role sport plays in the mood of the nation and wider society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevisits the 1970s and 1980s eras of English cricket, and particularly the transformational summer of 1981\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrings to life a fascinating period in the evolution of Britain's politics and culture \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTells the tale of two cultural giants  one political, the other a sporting icon  Ian Botham and Margaret Thatcher  and the intriguing parallels in their careers, fortunes, fundamental beliefs and how their character traits and achievements would impact the future of Britain and its people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows how those times are mirrored in Britain's current political landscape and national mood, giving the book a modern resonance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis engrossing book is a must-read for all cricket fans and anyone interested in social history. Journey back to a time when cricket helped shape our future.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pitch Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51138405564759,"sku":"9781836801627","price":17.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781836801627.jpg?v=1751919280","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/something-changed-9781836801627","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}