In Body Politic, David Shields looks at contemporary America and its mythology through the lens of professional and college sports. The result is an unusually insightful and provocative book about an empire in denial. Shields relentlessly examines the way we tell our sports stories (both fictional and nonfictional), considers the kinds of athletes we choose as heroes, and delineates the lessons and values we glean from sports. He explores the intricate and telling relationships between players and coaches, black and white players, immigrant and native players, male and female players, players and broadcasters, players and fans, and players and advertisers. In the process, he shows us the stories we Americans tell ourselves about the kind of people we believe ourselves to be.
- ISBN10 1439141576
- ISBN13 9781439141571
- Publish Date 11 May 2010 (first published 17 May 2004)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Simon & Schuster
- Format eBook
- Pages 208
- Language English