{"product_id":"basketball-in-america-frank-hoffmann-9780789016133","title":"Basketball in America: From the Playgrounds to Jordan's Game and Beyond","description":"\u003cp\u003eExamine the social and cultural impact of basketball on America at the amateur and professional levels! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBasketball 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBasketball 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 perspectivedigging 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTopics covered in Basketball in America include: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Elgin Baylorthe first modern basketball player \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Chocolate Thunder and Short Shorts: The NBA in the 1970s\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Dr. J, Bird, Magic, Jordan, and the Bad Boys: The NBA in the 1980s\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The Jordan Era: The NBA in the 1990s\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e LeBron James and the future of the NBA\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e the Nike brand and popular culture \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e lessons learned from legendary UNC coach Dean Smith\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e professional women's basketball\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e and much more! \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBasketball in America is a comprehensive analysis that will appeal to anyone interested in understanding how the sport has become an integral part of our national culture. It is an insightful read for sports fans as well as for sports historians. In addition, this book can be used as a textbook in sports history or sociology of sports classes. It will entertain and inform those who treasure basketball and the role it plays in the American consciousness. Make it part of your collection today!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Frank Hoffmann,Robert P. Batchelor,Martin J. Manning\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0789016133\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780789016133\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/16\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 344\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.44h x 6.62w x 0.85d","brand":"Frank Hoffmann","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48086860792063,"sku":"9780789016133","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_eda7377b-b6c7-49fa-aba4-3ee4eff60b40.jpg?v=1769096999","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/basketball-in-america-frank-hoffmann-9780789016133","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}