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by John Wesson (Author) "Ball-like objects must have been kicked competitively for thousands of years..." (more)
Key Phrases: weaker team winning, high scoring rate, average scoring rate, Manchester United, Aston Villa, Notts County (more...)
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John Wesson has written here a unique book showing great skill in mathematics and physics, and a perfect knowledge of soccer and of its rules. This book should be read by anybody with a basic scientific background interested in ball games.
-Marcel Lesieur, Journal of Turbulence, Vol. 3

The Science of Soccer is a pleasant addition to a long line of sports-related books by English authors, each of whom wants to explain the sound physical reasons why things happen in a particular game … Wesson reaches into territory that few such books have explored before, including some thoughts on rudimentary game theory, on strategy, and on the economics of the game today. Those parts make interesting reading.
-John D. McCullen, Physics Today, June 2003

The Science of Soccer is a pleasant addition to a long line of sports-related books by English authors, each of whom wants to explain the sound physical reasons why things happen in a particular game … Wesson reaches into territory that few such books have explored before, including some thoughts on rudimentary game theory, on strategy, and on the economics of the game today. Those parts make interesting reading.
-John D. McCullen, Physics Today, June 2003

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The Science of Soccer deals with a wide range of subjects where scientific analysis can be applied to football, answering questions like Can you predict how many goals will be scored? and Is the winning team the best team? Starting with a qualitative description of the basic physics relating to the ball and its bounce, it then moves through kicks and throws to a simple account of the more complex physics of a ball in flight. This book uncovers aspects of the game that are not normally discussed. It includes a look at game theory, how the rules affect the flow and enjoyment of the game, why the best team does not always win, unusual statistics about players, and insight into the economics of the game.

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