Celebrating the Super Bowl : programs, profits, parties / Linda K Fuller.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fuller, Linda K., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States--Social life and customs.

United States.

Super Bowl.

Place of Publication:

Common Ground Research Networks 2024

Summary:

"A de facto American national holiday and phenomenon, the Super Bowl claims a spot as one of the most significant sporting events in the world and the most widely celebrated, feasted and feasting event of the year-when more avocados (105 million pounds) are consumed, and more beer is drunk (325 million gallons) on the single day of Superbowl Sunday. But there is much more at play than partying at our annual sports extravaganza, as this scholarly researched yet readable volume demonstrates: Here you will read a historical perspective that includes discussions of the meta-event's economics (stakeholders, host cities, advertising, gambling, and media), fandom, ratings, halftime entertainment, the roles of mythic spectacle and religion, football's sexist, militaristic language, gender issues like cheerleaders and sex trafficking, the Puppy Bowl, medical concerns like concussions and violence, tailgating and foodie ideas-all along with tidbits about your favorite team(s) and player(s). Touchdown!"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Pre-game introduction to celebrating the Super Bowl

A brief history of the Super Bowl, including during the Covid-19 pandemic

Eco-politics of the Super Bowl

Socio-cultural aspects of the Super Bowl

Parties celebrating the Super Bowl

Post-game reflections on celebrating the Super Bowl.

Notes:

Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.

Other Format:

Online version: Fuller, Linda K. Celebrating the Super Bowl

ISBN:

9781963049114