Examine the social and cultural impact of basketball on America at the amateur and professional levels!Basketball 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. Basketball 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.Topics covered in Basketball in America include:

Elgin Baylorthe first modern basketball player
Chocolate Thunder and Short Shorts: The NBA in the 1970s
Dr. J, Bird, Magic, Jordan, and the Bad Boys: The NBA in the 1980s
The Jordan Era: The NBA in the 1990s
LeBron James and the future of the NBA
the Nike brand and popular culture
lessons learned from legendary UNC coach Dean Smith
professional women's basketball
and much more!

Basketball 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!

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Information

Publisher

Routledge

Year

2016

ISBN

9781135419936

Edition

Topic

Social Sciences

Subtopic

Popular Culture

Index

Social Sciences

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
About the Editor
Contributors
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Introduction: Basketball in America
Part I: Basketball in American Culture
Part II: The Playgrounds and Beyond
Part III: The Professional Game
Appendix: Selected Timeline
Bibliography
Index