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Basketball in America
2005,2016
Overview
Examine the social and cultural impact of basketball on America at the amateur and professional levels!
Basketball in America: From the Playgrounds to Jordan's Game and Beyond is a pioneering analysis of the history of basketball and its effect on popular culture from the 1970s to today. The popularity of basketball is undeniable, and the subject allows for such a broad range of interpretations in popular culture. It cuts across economic, racial, and social boundaries, and its major stars cross over into other forms of popular entertainment more than any other professional sport. This book examines the entire scope of modern basketball history, from the playgrounds, where people first learn the fundamentals, to the college and professional levels.
Basketball in America is a collection of essays that explores the intersection of basketball and popular culture in America. The contributors are an eclectic mix of writers, scholars, journalists, former players, coaches, and sports enthusiasts who all share an undying love for the game of basketball. The authors analyze the sport from a cross-cultural and historical perspective-digging deep into the profound popular cultural influences of basketball and exploring the scope and depth of its influence. This is the first book that examines the social and cultural impact of basketball on American society to reveal how tightly it is woven into America's cultural fabric. Also included are photographs and tables to enhance your understanding of the material.
Topics covered in Basketball in America include:
Elgin Baylor-the first modern basketball player
Chocolate Thunder and Short Shorts: The NBA in the 1970s
Dr. J, Bird, Magic, Jordan, and the Bad Boys: The NBA in the 1980s
The Jordan Era: The NBA in the 1990s
LeBron James and the future of the NBA
the Nike brand and popular culture
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Publisher
Routledge,Taylor and Francis,Haworth Press,Taylor & Francis Group
Subject
ISBN
9780789016126, 0789016125, 0789016133, 9780789016133
