The Sporting World of the Modern South

Engaging a medley of perspectives and methodologies, these collected essays explore the sport-related symbols and events that have shaped southern regional identities since the Civil War. The authors range from the "backcountry" fighter stereotypes portrayed in modern professional wrestling to the significance of Crimson Tide coaching legend Paul "Bear" Bryant for white Alabamians while other essays tackle gender and race relations in intercollegiate...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252070364
• ISBN13: 9780252070365
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"