Game Over: How Politics Has Turned the Sports World Upside Down
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9781595588159
- Book Title
- Game over : How Politics Has Turned the Sports World Upside Down
- Publisher
- New Press, T.H.E.
- Item Length
- 8.2 in
- Publication Year
- 2013
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.7 in
- Genre
- Political Science, Sports & Recreation
- Topic
- Sociology of Sports, Political Process / Political Advocacy, Essays
- Item Weight
- 10 oz
- Item Width
- 5.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 240 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
New Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
1595588159
ISBN-13
9781595588159
eBay Product ID (ePID)
113336587
Product Key Features
Book Title
Game over : How Politics Has Turned the Sports World Upside Down
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Sociology of Sports, Political Process / Political Advocacy, Essays
Publication Year
2013
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, Sports & Recreation
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
10 oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"A damning indictment of all that is corrupting sports and a song of praise for athletes standing up for human rights and decency." -- Kirkus "In his enlightening essay collection, Nation columnist and author Zirin ( Welcome to the Terrordome ) employs common sense and research to show that politics and sports are entangled, whether it's members of the Green Bay Packers supporting the collective bargaining rights of Wisconsin's public workers or the Phoenix Suns donning 'Los Suns' uniforms to protest Arizona's controversial, immigrant-obsessed law, SB 1070. . . . Zirin steadfastly demonstrates how the games we watch are not just an escape from the everyday: they are a reflection that provides a perfect opportunity for protest and change." -- Publishers Weekly, A damning indictment of all that is corrupting sports and a song of praise for athletes standing up for human rights and decency." — Kirkus In his enlightening essay collection, Nation columnist and author Zirin ( Welcome to the Terrordome ) employs common sense and research to show that politics and sports are entangled, whether it's members of the Green Bay Packers supporting the collective bargaining rights of Wisconsin's public workers or the Phoenix Suns donning ‘Los Suns' uniforms to protest Arizona's controversial, immigrant-obsessed law, SB 1070. . . . Zirin steadfastly demonstrates how the games we watch are not just an escape from the everyday: they are a reflection that provides a perfect opportunity for protest and change." — Publishers Weekly, A damning indictment of all that is corrupting sports and a song of praise for athletes standing up for human rights and decency." — Kirkus In his enlightening essay collection, Nation columnist and author Zirin ( Welcome to the Terrordome ) employs common sense and research to show that politics and sports are entangled, whether it's members of the Green Bay Packers supporting the collective bargaining rights of Wisconsin's public workers or the Phoenix Suns donning #145;Los Suns' uniforms to protest Arizona's controversial, immigrant-obsessed law, SB 1070. . . . Zirin steadfastly demonstrates how the games we watch are not just an escape from the everyday: they are a reflection that provides a perfect opportunity for protest and change." — Publishers Weekly, "A damning indictment of all that is corrupting sports and a song of praise for athletes standing up for human rights and decency." - Kirkus
Dewey Decimal
306.483
Synopsis
"Enlightening" essays on athletes, activism, and the important role sports plays in our society ( Publishers Weekly ). Sportscaster Howard Cosell dubbed it "rule number one of the jockocracy" sports and politics just don't mix. But in truth, some of our most important debates about class, race, religion, sex, and the raw quest for political power are played out both on and off the field. From the NFL lockout and the role of soccer in the Arab Spring to the Penn State sexual abuse scandals and Tim Tebow's on-field genuflections, this timely and hard-hitting new book from the "conscience of American sports writing" offers new insights and analysis of headline-grabbing sports controversies ( The Washington Post ). It explores the shady side of the NCAA; the explosive 2011 MLB All-Star Game; and why the Dodgers crashed and burned. It covers the fascinating struggles of gay and lesbian athletes to gain acceptance, female athletes to be more than sex symbols, and athletes everywhere to assert their collective bargaining rights as union members. Dave Zirin also illustrates the ways that athletes are once again using their exalted platforms to speak out and reclaim sports from the corporate interests that have taken it hostage. In Game Over , he cheers the victories--but also reflects on how far we have yet to go. "A book that no thinking sports fan can afford to miss." --Jonathan Mahler, author of Ladies and Gentlemen, The Bronx Is Burning, Sportscaster Howard Cosell dubbed it "rule number one of the jockocracy" sports and politics just don't mix. But in Game Over , celebrated alt-sportswriter Dave Zirin proves once and for all that politics has breached the modern sports arena with a vengeance. From the NFL lockout and the role of soccer in the Arab Spring to the Penn State sexual abuse scandals and Tim Tebow's on-field genuflections, this timely and hard-hitting new book from the "conscience of American sportswriting" ( The Washington Post ) reveals how our most important debates about class, race, religion, sex, and the raw quest for political power are played out both on and off the field. Game Over offers new insights and analysis of headline-grabbing sports controversies, exploring the shady side of the NCAA, the explosive 2011 MLB All-Star Game, and why the Dodgers crashed and burned. It covers the fascinating struggles of gay and lesbian athletes to gain acceptance, female athletes to be more than sex symbols, and athletes everywhere to assert their collective bargaining rights as union members. Zirin also illustrates the ways in which athletes are once again using their exalted platforms to speak out and reclaim sports from the corporate interests that have taken it hostage. In Game Over , he cheers the victories but also reflects on how far we have yet to go. Combining brilliant set pieces with a sobering overview of today's sports scene in Zirin's take-no-prisoners style, Game Over is a must read for anyone, sports fan or not, interested in understanding how sports reflect and shape society--and why the stakes have never been higher., Legendary sportscaster Howard Cosell dubbed it "rule number one of the jockocracy": sports and politics just don't mix. But as the celebrated alt-sportswriter Dave Zirin shows, politics has entered the modern sports arena with a vengeance. This timely and hard-hitting new book reveals the many ways that sports have become the third rail of world politics, offering insight into the efforts of gay and lesbian athletes to gain acceptance, female athletes' fights to be more than sex symbols and collective bargaining among athletes., "Enlightening" essays on athletes, activism, and the important role sports plays in our society ( Publishers Weekly ). Sportscaster Howard Cosell dubbed it "rule number one of the jockocracy": sports and politics just don't mix. But in truth, some of our most important debates about class, race, religion, sex, and the raw quest for political power are played out both on and off the field. From the NFL lockout and the role of soccer in the Arab Spring to the Penn State sexual abuse scandals and Tim Tebow's on-field genuflections, this timely and hard-hitting new book from the "conscience of American sports writing" offers new insights and analysis of headline-grabbing sports controversies ( The Washington Post ). It explores the shady side of the NCAA; the explosive 2011 MLB All-Star Game; and why the Dodgers crashed and burned. It covers the fascinating struggles of gay and lesbian athletes to gain acceptance, female athletes to be more than sex symbols, and athletes everywhere to assert their collective bargaining rights as union members. Dave Zirin also illustrates the ways that athletes are once again using their exalted platforms to speak out and reclaim sports from the corporate interests that have taken it hostage. In Game Over , he cheers the victories--but also reflects on how far we have yet to go. "A book that no thinking sports fan can afford to miss." --Jonathan Mahler, author of Ladies and Gentlemen, The Bronx Is Burning
LC Classification Number
GV706.35
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- a***2 (9)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat seller, was quick to respond to request for additional photos. Shipping was also quick and book was in perfect condition.
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