Football is ubiquitous and a permanent fixture of modern life. More than a sport, it frequently manifests in broader popular culture. This book examines the sig

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What does it mean when a hit that knocks an American football player unconscious is cheered by spectators? What are the consequences of such violence for the pa

Coach Jackson again takes readers into his program and describes in detail how he and his staff turned around another program. You will be able to follow the st

These essays provide a critical investigation of football cultures, examining local and national impacts of the game's new millennial order over five continents