Football: An Encyclopedia of Popular Culture

Football. Far more than a game, America's favorite spectator sport is an intrinsic part of the nation's popular culture--a proving ground for high school athletes, a springboard for stars, a multimillion-dollar business, and a vast entertainment enterprise.

Football: An Encyclopedia of Popular Culture provides a detailed look at America's pastime through the lens of pop culture, a fascinating A-to-Z inventory of how certain aspects of the game affect and reflect broader society. From Africa...