Sal Paolantonio

How Football Explains America (How...Explain)

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ISBN 13:: 9781629371412
author:: Sal Paolantonio
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Triumph Books (IL)
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 240
Dimensions:: 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.8 cm
Genre:: Sports, Hobbies & Games, American Sports, American Football
Condition:: New
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ESPN's Sal Paolantonio explores the significance of football in understanding America. In this fascinating journey, he delves into the making of the country's most complex and intriguing sport, examining how it reflects American themes such as Manifest Destiny. Paolantonio sheds light on why football has become an integral part of American culture, from its origins to its modern-day rules and television coverage. He investigates the enduring appeal of the quarterback position, the sport's military lineage, and how the medium of television has helped shape the NFL into what it is today. This updated edition brings a new introduction and explores the game in greater depth, providing insight not only into football but also into the nation that loves it.

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