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pb |
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9781931859417 |
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Haymarket Books |
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2007-05-21 |
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ITEM OVERVIEW
From the Don Imus scandal to the stormy marriage between hip-hop and the NBA; from the "baseball factories" of the Dominican Republic to the inspiring legacy of Roberto Clemente—Dave Zirin looks past the shiny surface to what's really happening in the locker room, the boardroom, the arena, and the stands.
"Welcome to the Terrordome." Public Enemy's 1989 hip-hop anthem was a call to arms against a world—and a popular culture—gone mad.
A real Terrordome emerged in the New Orleans Superdome in the horrifying aftermath of Hurricane Katrina—a gruesome collision of sports and politics as thousands sat stranded in a sports arena where most could never have afforded even the cheapest ticket. Today the "Terrordome" is a twenty-first century sports world that is frightening, ridiculous, horrifying, and inspiring...all before the next commercial break. Within these pages you'll find heroes and villains. You'll find oppression and protest. And you'll find an engaging and provocative look at the world of sports like no other. Includes an introduction from Chuck D.
"Energetic, engaging, passionate, optimistic—and angry at all the right things, Dave Zirin has established himself as perhaps the best young sportswriter today. If you're a sports fan, you'll love this book. If you're politically active, you'll love this book. If you're a politically active sports fan, you've found your bible."
—Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor and publisher, the Nation
"In sportswriting, attitude is easy. But Dave Zirin's also got razor smarts, rapier wit, and, most of all, a rebel's large heart. After you read him, you'll never see sports the same way again."
—Jeff Chang, author, Can't Stop Won't Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation
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