Northsiders : Essays on the History and Culture of the Chicago Cubs
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0786436239
ISBN-13
9780786436231
Publisher
McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint
McFarland & Co Inc
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 4th, 2008
Print length
229 Pages
Weight
408 grams
Dimensions
25.40 x 17.80 x 1.20 cms
Product Classification:
Social & cultural historyBaseball
Ksh 5,400.00
Werezi Extended Catalogue
0 in stock
Delivery Location
Delivery fee: Select location
Secure
Quality
Fast
A collection of 21 essays that examines the role of baseball's Cubs in the history and politics of Chicago. It explores ties between team and town from a wide range of perspectives.
This collection of 19 essays examine the role of baseball''s Cubs in the history and politics of Chicago. They focus on topics such as the rise of a nationwide fan base through the long reach of superstation WGN; the local uses and views of icons Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, and Ryne Sandberg; historical divides along lines of race (on the field) and class (in the stands); Wrigley Field as a public space both sacred and cursed; the importance of local and nationwide media coverage; and the Cubs'' impact on Chicago music and literature.
Get Northsiders by at the best price and quality guaranteed only at Werezi Africa's largest book ecommerce store. The book was published by McFarland & Co Inc and it has pages.
