Hoops: A Cultural History of Basketball in America

By Thomas Aiello

Book Overview

From its 19th-century roots to its position today as a global symbol of American culture, basketball has been a force in American society. This book presents the first cultural history of the sport from the street to the highest levels of professional men's and women's competition, chronicling the relationship between the sport and American society.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538199947
• ISBN13: 9781538199947
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"