Reading Football: How the Popular Press Created an American Spectacle by Michael Oriard

Reading Football: How the Popular Press Created an American Spectacle

Michael Oriard

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nonfiction history sports challenging reflective medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy exploring how cultural narratives shape popular sports and are interested in dissecting the intersection of athleticism, media influence, and societal values.

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Is football an athletic contest or a social event? Is it a game of skill, a test of manhood, or merely an organized brawl? Michael Oriard, a former professional player, asks these and other intriguing questions in Reading Football, the first conte...

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