Transnational Sport in the American West - Oaxaca California Basketball (Hardcover)

Transnational Sport in the American West is the story of how a sport can cross physical and cultural borders. Catholic missionaries first brought the sport of basketball to southern Mexico in the early twentieth century, but over time the sport has grown into a cultural tradition in states like Oaxaca (Wa-hak-a). The ball bounced across the Mexico/U.S. border into Los Angeles, CA during the 1970s and pick-up games in the park eventually became organized tournaments. In 1977, an annual tournament called the Benito Juarez Cup was established in Guelatao, Oaxaca to celebrate the culture of basketball in the region and to honor former president of Mexico, Benito Juarez. Now, generations of youth from the U.S. travel to Oaxaca to play in the tournament. Follow the story of three youth who describe their culture and the significance the sport of basketball has played in their life. They have different experiences based on age, gender, skill, and birthplace but they all have one thing in common. Basketball is a part of them, and although the sport can be played many different ways, this is their game.

General

Imprint:	Lexington Books
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Sport, Identity, and Culture
Release date:	June 2019
Authors:	Bernardo Ramirez Rios
Dimensions:	230 x 158 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	152
ISBN-13:	978-1-79360-082-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Ball games > Basketball Books > History > American history > General Promotions
LSN:	1-79360-082-1
Barcode:	9781793600820

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