In "Body Politic," David Shields looks at contemporary America and
its mythology through the lens of professional and college sports.
The result is an unusually insightful and provocative book about an
empire in denial. Shields relentlessly examines the way we tell our
sports stories (both fictional and nonfictional), considers the
kinds of athletes we choose as heroes, and delineates the lessons
and values we glean from sports. He explores the intricate and
telling relationships between players and coaches, black and white
players, immigrant and native players, male and female players,
players and broadcasters, players and fans, and players and
advertisers. In the process, he shows us the stories we Americans
tell ourselves about the kind of people we believe ourselves to be.
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