No need to know which end of a horse is which or to have ever seen a race to relish this book, a hilarious read as well as a most seriously researched scientific treatise. In a first-ever in-depth study of the racing world, this seemingly insouciant young anthropologist has uncovered and described a complete tribal subculture in an extremely well-written book. Although her ability to laugh at herself is disarming, her professionalism is obvious, her style translucent, her conclusions undoubtedly valuable and her comments fair. Not to be missed.
(Kathie Somerwil Ayrton - bwl 110 Autumn 2023 ) |
