For Pride, Profit, and Patriarchy Football and the Incorporation of American Cultural Values

This intriguing resource covers a host of issues including the rise of football, football and feminism, militarism and leadership training, and multicultural football. A broad and comprehensive analysis of the ways in which football addressed the cultural and ideological tensions within American society during its period of development and consolidation after the Civil War, this study is ideal for everyone from the football enthusiast to the general reader.

Gerald R. Gems is associate professor of health and physical education at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.