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:
- 10/19/11
- 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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