Welcome to the Terrordome - The Pain, Politics, and Promise of Sports

This much-anticipated sequel to "Whats My Name, Fool?" by acclaimed commentator Zirin breaks new ground in sports writing, looking at the controversies and trends now shaping sports in the United States-and abroad.

About the author

Popular sportswriter and commentator Dave Zirin is editor of The Prince George's Post (Maryland) and writes the weekly column "Edge of Sports" (edgeofsports.com). He is a senior writer at basketball.com. Zirin's writing has also appeared in The Source, Common Dreams, College Sporting News, CounterPunch, Alternet, International Socialist Review, Black Sports Network, War Times, San Francisco Bay View and Z Magazine. Chuck D redefined rap music and hip-hop culture as leader and co-founder of the legendary rap group Public Enemy. Spike Lee calls him "one of the most politically and socially conscious artists of any generation." He co-hosts a weekly radio show on Air America.

Summary

The nation's sharpest sportswriter explores the contested politics of sports and profiles athletes making change.

Foreword

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Product details

• Authors: Dave Zirin, Zirin Dave
• Assisted by: Chuck D (Foreword)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.2007
• EAN: 9781931859417
• ISBN: 978-1-931859-41-7
• Weight: 274 g
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > General, dictionaries, handbooks, yearbooks, history; SPORTS & RECREATION / General, Sports & outdoor recreation, Sport: general