Welcome to the Terrordome: The Pain, Politics, and Promise of Sports Contributor(s): Zirin, Dave (Author), D, Chuck (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1931859418 ISBN-13: 9781931859417 Publisher: Haymarket Books OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2007 Annotation: This much-anticipated sequel to "Whats My Name, Fool?" by acclaimed commentator Zirin breaks new ground in sports writing, looking at the controversies and trends now shaping sports in the United States-and abroad. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | History - Sports & Recreation | Sociology Of Sports |
Dewey: 306.483 |
LCCN: 2007015506 |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.2" W x 7.8" (0.60 lbs) 280 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: "Dave Zirin is the best young sportswriter in America."--Robert Lipsyte This much-anticipated sequel to What's My Name, Fool? by acclaimed commentator Dave Zirin breaks new ground in sports writing, looking at the controversies and trends now shaping sports in the United States--and abroad. Features chapters such as "Barry Bonds is Gonna Git Your Mama: The Last Word on Steroids," "Pro Basketball and the Two Souls of Hip-Hop," "An Icon's Redemption: The Great Roberto Clemente," and "Beisbol: How the Major Leagues Eat Their Young." Zirin's commentary is always insightful, never predictable. Dave Zirin is the author of the widely acclaimed book What's My Name, Fool? (Haymarket Books) and writes the weekly column "Edge of Sports" (edgeofsports.com). He writes a regular column for The Nation and Slam magazine and has appeared as a sports commentator on ESPN TV and radio, CBNC, WNBC, Democracy Now , Air America, Radio Nation, and Pacifica. Chuck D redefined rap music and hip-hop culture as leader and co-founder of the legendary rap group Public Enemy. Spike Lee calls him "one of the most politically and socially conscious artists of any generation." He co-hosts a weekly radio show on Air America. |