Game Over: How Politics Has Turned the Sports World Upside Down

by Dave Zirin

Book Overview

"Enlightening" essays on athletes, activism, and the important role sports plays in our society (Publishers Weekly).

Sportscaster Howard Cosell dubbed it "rule number one of the jockocracy" sports and politics just don't mix. But in truth, some of our most important debates about class, race, religion, sex, and the raw quest for political power are played out both on and off the field. From the NFL lockout and the role of soccer...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1595588159
• ISBN13: 9781595588159
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: New Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.2"