"Sport, Spectacle, and NASCAR Nation" critically examines the complex intersections of sport, consumer culture, and contemporary U.S. politics. Based on extensive ethnographic research, the authors give a first-hand account of NASCAR's recent ascent into the North American sporting mainstream. Along the way, they explore the unique bond between NASCAR and conservative U.S. political movements--and their various Southern, Christian, militaristic, free-market alignments. Sport, Spectacle, and NASCAR Nation is a must read for students and scholars in cultural studies, sport studies, education, sociology, and political sciences, as well as those interested in promoting a less divisive sporting future.
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"Sport, Spectacle, and NASCAR Nation" critically examines the complex intersections of sport, consumer culture, and contemporary U.S. politics. Based on extensive ethnographic research, the authors give a first-hand account of NASCAR's recent ascent into the North American sporting mainstream. Along the way, they explore the unique bond between NASCAR and conservative U.S. political movements--and their various Southern, Christian, militaristic, free-market alignments. Sport, Spectacle, and NASCAR Nation is a must read for students and scholars in cultural studies, sport studies, education, sociology, and political sciences, as well as those interested in promoting a less divisive sporting future.
Imprint | Palgrave Macmillan |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Education, Politics and Public Life |
Release date | October 2011 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | 2011 |
Authors | J. Newman, M. Giardina |
Dimensions | 216 x 140 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Paper over boards |
Pages | 288 |
Edition | 2011 ed. |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-230-11519-4 |
Barcode | 9780230115194 |
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LSN | 0-230-11519-5 |