Rocky Marciano The Rock of His Times |
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| Author:
| Sullivan, Russell |
| Series title: | Sport and Society Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-252-07262-8 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2005 |
| Publisher: | University of Illinois Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $20.95 |
Book Description:
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In this captivating and complex portrait of an American sports legend, Russell Sullivan confirms Rocky Marciano's place as a symbol and cultural icon of his era. As much as he embodied the wholesome, rags-to-riches patriotism of a true American hero, he also reflected the racial and ethnic tensions festering behind the country's benevolent facade. ......
In this captivating and complex portrait of an American sports legend, Russell Sullivan confirms Rocky Marciano's place as a symbol and cultural icon of his era. As much as he embodied the wholesome, rags-to-riches patriotism of a true American hero, he also reflected the racial and ethnic tensions festering behind the country's benevolent facade. ......