Routledge Basketball in America - Sports History Book

Explore the deep social and cultural impact of basketball through this pioneering analysis from Routledge. Basketball in America: From the Playgrounds to Jordan's Game and Beyond examines how the sport has shaped popular culture from the 1970s to the present day. This book provides a detailed look at basketball at both the amateur and professional levels, tracing its evolution from local playgrounds to a global phenomenon. Readers will learn how basketball cuts across economic, racial, and social boundaries. The text explores how the sport's major stars move beyond the court to influence other forms of popular entertainment more than any other professional sport. This is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of sports and its connection to broader social and urban history.