Idols of the Game: A Sporting History of the American Century

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Synopsis
16 of America's major sports idols, both men and women, are studied in relationship to the politics and culture of their time. Although only 16 are named as chapter heads, each chapter includes many more sports heroes and their impact. Topics addressed include race, class, gender, sexual preference, ancestry, "fakelore", and others. Includes Notes and references for each chapter.
Copyright:
1995

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
369 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781570361548
Publisher:
Turner Publishing, Incorporated
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Robert Lipsyte, Peter Levine
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Sports, Biographies and Memoirs
Submitted By:
Liz Halperin
Proofread By:
Liz Halperin
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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