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Stadium Status

Author : John Brubaker
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1351767887
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (517 download)

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Download or read book Stadium Status written by John Brubaker and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-03-03 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Business as usual is ancient history. Large corporations, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and even CEOs and politicians must make the move from simply selling a product or service to delivering a mind-blowing customer experience. They have to learn to play at the level athletes and entertainers call stadium status. Stadium status is that elusive place every coach, athlete, entertainer, and performer strives to reach. It’s moving from being an opening act to the headliner, from performing on a small stage to the greatest stage in the largest venue possible: a sold out stadium. Everything starts from humble beginnings; talent and work ethic might get you in the game, but stadium status takes strategy – and that starts with a vision. John Brubaker shares his personal experiences as a successful radio personality, coach, and executive consultant, and reveals the strategies employed by country musicians, teams, and brands to build their fan base and separate themselves from the competition. He explains exactly how readers can implement these same tactics to achieve better results in their own endeavors. Stadium Status’ real-world examples demonstrate that gaining a fresh perspective and applying ideas from outside your industry are what will truly elevate your performance.

Beyond the Yard

Author : Inyang E. Ekwo
Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1625161085
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (251 download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Yard written by Inyang E. Ekwo and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this engaging and entertaining book, Splinter, a puppy, arrives at her new home and discovers she's not the only pet living there. Hilarious adventures ensue when young Splinter introduces herself to Sully the cat and a mysterious floating creature.

Olympus and Beyond

Author : Allan Lawrence
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1480910015
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Olympus and Beyond written by Allan Lawrence and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-28 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Olympus and Beyond by Allan Lawrence is the story of sport (running) told against the backdrop of the bigger human story of atmosphere, emotions, and relationships from the beginning, where a young Australian boy watched a newsreel and saw an American Naval Ensign become the first human in history to exceed 15' in the pole vault in Madison Square Garden. He vowed that one day he would compete in Madison Square Garden and break a world record. True to his word, seventeen years later, almost to the day, he succeeds, although in a different event. This is the fascinating tale of a young boy's rise in the athletic field and his coming to the United States, where he won several NCAA titles (both individual and team), and won All-American selection ten times, while winning AAU titles in cross-country, indoor, and track running. He struggled along the way with citizenship and health issues, but his determination and persistence allowed him to overcome these obstacles. Allan Lawrence is a true competitor.

Beyond the Box Score

Author : Richard B. Horrow
Publisher : Wordclay
ISBN 13 : 1600376436
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Box Score written by Richard B. Horrow and published by Wordclay. This book was released on 2010 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Beyond the Box Score" provides a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look at how the ever-growing professional sports industry really works.

Sport Beyond Television

Author : Brett Hutchins
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1136321101
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (363 download)

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Download or read book Sport Beyond Television written by Brett Hutchins and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2012-04-27 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Television is no longer the only screen delivering footage and news to people about sport. Computers, the Internet, Web, mobile and other digital media are increasingly important technologies in the production and consumption of sports media. Sport Beyond Television analyzes the changes that have given rise to this situation, combining theoretical insights with original evidence collected through extensive research and interviews with people working in the media and sport industries. It locates sports media as a pivotal component in online content economies and cultures, and counteracts the scant scholarly attention to sports media when compared to music, film and publishing in convergent media cultures. An expanding array of popular sports media – industry, user, club, athlete and fan produced – is now available and accessible in networked digital communications environments. This change is confounding the thinking of major sports organizations that have lived off the generous revenue flowing from exclusive broadcast contracts with free-to-air and subscription television networks for the last five decades. These developments are creating commercial and policy confusion, particularly as sports audiences and the advertising market fragment in line with the proliferation of niche channels and sources of digital sports media. Chapters in this title examine the shift from broadcast to online sports media markets, the impact of social networking platforms like Twitter and Facebook, evolving user and fan practices, the changing character of sports journalism, and the rise of sports computer gaming. Each chapter traces the socio-cultural implications of trends and trajectories in media sport.

Beyond Access

Author : Stephanie J. Waterman
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000973468
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Beyond Access written by Stephanie J. Waterman and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book argues that two principal factors are inhibiting Native students from transitioning from school to college and from succeeding in their post-secondary studies. It presents models and examples of pathways to success that align with Native American students’ aspirations and cultural values.Many attend schools that are poorly resourced where they are often discouraged from aspiring to college. Many are alienated from the educational system by a lack of culturally appropriate and meaningful environment or support systems that reflect Indigenous values of community, sharing, honoring extended family, giving-back to one’s community, and respect for creation.The contributors to this book highlight Indigenized college access programs--meaning programs developed by, not just for--the Indigenous community, and are adapted, or developed, for the unique Indigenous populations they serve. Individual chapters cover a K-12 program to develop a Native college-going culture through community engagement; a “crash course” offered by a higher education institution to compensate for the lack of college counseling and academic advising at students’ schools; the role of tribal colleges and universities; the recruitment and retention of Native American students in STEM and nursing programs; financial aid; educational leadership programs to prepare Native principals, superintendents, and other school leaders; and, finally, data regarding Native American college students with disabilities. The chapters are interspersed with narratives from current Indigenous graduate students.This is an invaluable resource for student affairs practitioners and higher education administrators wanting to understand and serve their Indigenous students.

Beyond Xs and Os

Author : Thomas J. Berthel
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1628730862
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (287 download)

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Download or read book Beyond Xs and Os written by Thomas J. Berthel and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tom Berthel first met Hall of Fame football coach Hayden Fry when, in the mid-1980s, his investment firm, Berthel Fisher & Co., became a corporate sponsor of the University of Iowa Athletic Department. This business partnership not only helped Berthel Fisher establish a winning public image, but it also gave birth to one of the most important and enduring friendships of Tom Berthel’s life. Fry became a mentor and father figure to Berthel, and the wisdom Fry bestowed on him through their mutual friendship taught Berthel invaluable lessons in leadership, motivation, and what it takes to be a winner in business and in life. These are the lessons that form the core of Beyond Xs and Os. In the book, Tom Berthel recounts the many lessons he learned from Coach Fry—some but not all related to football—and explains how they helped shape his life and business. In each chapter, Berthel outlines a specific lesson he learned from Coach Fry, explains how he integrated these philosophies into his business and personal life, and offers advice to help readers apply them to their own lives and businesses. Each chapter also features a special “Postgame with Coach Fry” sidebar written by the venerable Coach Fry himself, in which he reflects on the events and lessons depicted in the chapter and offers a deeper perspective on each, enriching the lesson.

Beyond the Xs and Os

Author : Mark C. Poloncarz
Publisher : SUNY Press
ISBN 13 : 1438475934
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (384 download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Xs and Os written by Mark C. Poloncarz and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2019-08-19 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inside account of the negotiations between the football Bills, New York State, and Erie County to sign a long-term stadium lease and thereby keep the team in Buffalo. Beyond the Xs and Os is the previously unpublished story of how a long-term stadium lease was negotiated and signed by New York’s Erie County, the state, and the Buffalo Bills football team. Mark C. Poloncarz, the elected executive of the community that owned the stadium, provides a rare glimpse into the long, difficult, but ultimately rewarding effort to successfully conclude negotiations between a National Football League (NFL) franchise, the NFL, and a multitude of players from the political arena, including Governor Andrew Cuomo and US Senator Chuck Schumer. Poloncarz discusses the financial side of sports and reveals how the county was able to navigate what proved to be often-turbulent waters. Complicating negotiations was an ongoing frenzy in the local news media, hungry for any news about the new lease, and Bills team owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr., who was ninety-two and had said the team would be sold upon his death, thereby possibly being relocated to another city. In the end, a new lease was signed and the Bills remained in Buffalo at a time when a number of similar sized communities watched their teams relocate to other cities in larger markets. “…Mark C. Poloncarz’s book … offers the most complete, inside-football account of how the county, the state and the Bills navigated a lengthy negotiation that ultimately resulted in a 10-year lease of the Bills stadium in early 2013. The book is filled with political insights and surprises … it also offers flashes of wit, recountings of fraught conversations and interesting anecdotal nuggets.” — Buffalo News “Bills fans are very familiar with their favorite players and what happens on the field, but few understand the business side of the game and what it took to keep the franchise here in Buffalo. Mark Poloncarz’s book gives the reader a seat at the bargaining table, listening in on developments as Mr. Wilson’s representatives and governmental officials negotiate terms to keep Buffalo’s football team playing here in Erie County. High-stakes decisions and relentless pressure run throughout Beyond the Xs and Os, a book that shows Bills fans how the measures put in place by Poloncarz and others kept our beloved team here.” — Thurman Thomas, former Buffalo Bills running back and member of the Professional and College Football Halls of Fame “Mark Poloncarz’s book is an exhaustive, meticulously detailed account of one of the most seminal moments in the history of Western New York. All the better because it comes from original source material: the person in the room and at the negotiating table! It’s required reading for those who care not only about the Bills but also about their impact on the region’s future for decades to come. The public owes Mark a debt of gratitude for making all this information public and for his hard work on a strong relocation penalty in the team’s lease with the county—it no doubt kept the Bills in Buffalo.” — Luke Russert, Washington, DC-based journalist/political reporter and lifelong Buffalo Bills fan “This book is a must-read for those who want to know more about the business of professional sports. It offers a rare peek into the intensity of stadium negotiations to keep a professional sports franchise in a city. Mark Poloncarz has written a primer on what it takes to conduct hard-nosed negotiations that protect the fan base and the community, and on how he helped to keep the Bills in Buffalo. It is an up-close look for Buffalo Bills fans, or for anyone interested in learning more about the business side of sports.” — Andrea Kimball, Vice President and General Counsel of the MLS soccer club, Sporting Kansas City “Enjoyable behind-the-scenes descriptions of the political dramas, as well as personal and humorous anecdotes. The subject is ‘do or die’ for the vast majority of Bills Nation!” — Nellie Drew, University at Buffalo School of Law

Beyond the Ivy

Author : Chicago Tribune Staff
Publisher : Agate Digital
ISBN 13 : 157284485X
Total Pages : 139 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (728 download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Ivy written by Chicago Tribune Staff and published by Agate Digital. This book was released on 2014-04-10 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first major league baseball game to take place at what is now called Wrigley Field occurred on April 23, 1914, on 4,000 yards of soil and four acres of bluegrass. Though the area may have shrunk, Chicago’s love for the iconic Wrigley Field has only grown in the past century. In honor of the legendary ballpark's 100th birthday, the Chicago Tribune staff has compiled a breathtaking tribute to Wrigley Field, including historical photos, archival articles, and new content from the newspaper's award-winning journalists. Beyond the Ivy: 100 Years of Wrigley Field is a beautifully illustrated collection that captures the timeless charm of the "Friendly Confines." With contributions from beloved Chicago Tribune writers like Mike Royko, Christopher Borrelli, Paul Sullivan, Phil Vettel, and more, this book is a dazzling celebration of a national landmark and the gem of Chicago's north side. Stories of homers and blunders, heroes and villains, and triumph and tragedy are spread throughout this book, allowing readers to relive all their favorite memories right in the palm of their hands. From the time the plot of land bound by the streets Clark, Addison, Sheffield, and Waveland was the Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary, to the construction of Weeghman Park and its renaming as Wrigley Field, this stadium has not only hosted baseball, football, and hockey, but also a century's worth of ever-changing trends in music, food, and fashion. Readers can finally join in on Wrigley's centennial celebration with this entertaining and fascinating book detailing what may very well be Chicago’s greatest contribution to baseball. Beyond the Ivy, in tracing the roots of Major League Baseball's second oldest ballpark, has created a testament that—much like the cherished construction it profiles—will surely stand the test of time.

Beyond the Gate

Author : Dr. Nicole Elaine Avery
Publisher : [email protected]
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (859 download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Gate written by Dr. Nicole Elaine Avery and published by [email protected]. This book was released on 2022-02-28 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nyla searches for a way out of her troubled home life, but her way out of escape leads her deeper down a rabbit hole. Nyla has spent her entire life in The Bronx, New York, and the last several years in foster care. Her home life is challenging, to say the least, but she finds refuge in a new part-time job at a local baseball stadium where she vends food products. With merely months until she embarks on college, she becomes entangled in a web of deception, unbidden sex, and murder.

Beyond Rust

Author : Allen Dieterich-Ward
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 0812247671
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (122 download)

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Download or read book Beyond Rust written by Allen Dieterich-Ward and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond Rust chronicles the rise, fall, and rebirth of metropolitan Pittsburgh, an industrial region that once formed the heart of the world's steel production and is now touted as a model for reviving other hard-hit cities of the Rust Belt. Writing in clear and engaging prose, historian and area native Allen Dieterich-Ward provides a new model for a truly metropolitan history that integrates the urban core with its regional hinterland of satellite cities, white-collar suburbs, mill towns, and rural mining areas. Pittsburgh reached its industrial heyday between 1880 and 1920, as vertically integrated industrial corporations forged a regional community in the mountainous Upper Ohio River Valley. Over subsequent decades, metropolitan population growth slowed as mining and manufacturing employment declined. Faced with economic and environmental disaster in the 1930s, Pittsburgh's business elite and political leaders developed an ambitious program of pollution control and infrastructure development. The public-private partnership behind the "Pittsburgh Renaissance," as advocates called it, pursued nothing less than the selective erasure of the existing social and physical environment in favor of a modernist, functionally divided landscape: a goal that was widely copied by other aging cities and one that has important ramifications for the broader national story. Ultimately, the Renaissance vision of downtown skyscrapers, sleek suburban research campuses, and bucolic regional parks resulted in an uneven transformation that tore the urban fabric while leaving deindustrializing river valleys and impoverished coal towns isolated from areas of postwar growth. Beyond Rust is among the first books of its kind to continue past the collapse of American manufacturing in the 1980s by exploring the diverse ways residents of an iconic industrial region sought places for themselves within a new economic order.

Beyond DiMaggio

Author : Lawrence Baldassaro
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 0803234678
Total Pages : 517 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Beyond DiMaggio written by Lawrence Baldassaro and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History of Italian-Americans in baseball.

Beyond the Final Score

Author : Victor D. Cha
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780231154901
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (549 download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Final Score written by Victor D. Cha and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Beijing Olympics will be remembered as the largest, most expensive, and most widely watched event of the modern Olympic era. But did China present itself as a responsible host and an emergent international power, much like Japan during the 1964 Tokyo Games and South Korea during the 1988 Seoul Games? Or was Beijing in 2008 more like Berlin in 1936, when Germany took advantage of the global spotlight to promote its political ideology at home and abroad?Beyond the Final Score takes an original look at the 2008 Beijing games within the context of the politics of sport in Asia. Asian athletics are bound up with notions of national identity and nationalism, refracting political intent and the processes of globalization. For China, the Beijing Games introduced a liberalizing ethos that its authoritative regime could ignore only at its peril. Victor D. Cha-former director of Asian affairs for the White House-evaluates Beijing's contention with this pressure, considering the intense scrutiny China already faced on issues of counterproliferation, global warming, and free trade.

Beyond the Scoreboard

Author : Rick Horrow
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1492582093
Total Pages : 379 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (925 download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Scoreboard written by Rick Horrow and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2011-07-29 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go behind the scenes with your insider’s access to the high-pressure, high-stakes business of professional sport. In Beyond the Scoreboard, Rick Horrow, sport business analyst for Fox Sports, Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg Businessweek, and the BBC and host of PBS Nightly Business Report’s “Beyond the $coreboard,” and Horrow Sports Ventures’ vice president Karla Swatek take you to the boardrooms, negotiating tables, and executive suites of sport’s most influential powerbrokers. Beyond the Scoreboard tackles sport’s hot-button topics head on. You’ll see • how sponsors measure return on investment with sport organizations; • how pro teams negotiate with governments to make a stadium deal; • the effect of the sport facility building boom on teams’ bottom lines; • how sport agents try to maximize the value of their in-demand clients; and • the effect on teams and fans of revolutionary changes in modern ticket selling. Whether you are one of the millions of people who play fantasy sports or you just want to know more about how your favorite teams determine their strategies, you’ll learn how the experts make deals happen. And with engaging sidebars and exclusive interviews from the most powerful figures in sport, including Roger Goodell, David Stern, Brian France, and Gary Bettman, you’ll gain expert analysis from people who have played leadership roles in some of the most intense negotiations and lucrative business deals in sport history. There’s nobody better equipped to explain what it takes to be a success in sport marketing, sponsorships, facility financing, or generating media coverage than Rick Horrow, the Sports Professor. In Beyond the Scoreboard, Horrow and Swatek provide you with an all-access pass to the multibillion-dollar world of professional sport.

Beyond the Game: Athletes, Events, Spectators and Venues in Sports Marketing

Author : Göker GÜLAY
Publisher : Turkuaz Kongre Organizasyonu Fuarcılık Yayıncılık Eğitim Turizm ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi
ISBN 13 : 6256379683
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (563 download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Game: Athletes, Events, Spectators and Venues in Sports Marketing written by Göker GÜLAY and published by Turkuaz Kongre Organizasyonu Fuarcılık Yayıncılık Eğitim Turizm ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi. This book was released on with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the world of sports marketing, where the intersection of athleticism, business acumen, and digital innovation unfolds. In this book, we embark on an intellectual journey that dissects the intricate domain of sports marketing, navigating through essential basics, exploring the strategic use of social media, and delving into the fascinating realm of advertising in and through sports. Chapter 1 sets the stage by offering the foundational knowledge required to grasp the multifaceted nature of sports marketing. From understanding the institutional view of sport and its demand to distinguishing between marketing in sport and marketing through sport, this section lays the groundwork for our exploration. We examine the relationship between advertising and sports, conceptualize sport as a product in marketing, and delve into the role of athletes as key figures in sports marketing. Along the way, we uncover the power of sports celebrities in marketing communication and explore the intricate world of sports consumers. This section takes a dive into sports venues as advertising media, shedding light on their impact and effectiveness. It also discusses how sport events can be used to connect with target audiences, increase brand awareness and boost sales, as sport events present a significant marketing opportunity for businesses and organizations. It discusses a range of strategies and practices for marketing sport events within the framework of event planning and marketing communications. Advertising in and through sport is another important area of sports marketing since sport offers a powerful platform for advertising. Sport events, athletes and sports teams can be an effective way to reach a wide audience. In this context, the book discusses the basics of advertising in and through sport. Chapter 2 turns our attention to the dynamic realm of social media in sports marketing. In an era where digital connectivity reigns supreme, the strategic use of social media is a game-changer. We scrutinize the risks involved in leveraging social media in sports marketing and delve into strategic approaches. This includes an exploration of academic studies on strategic social media use, the concept of relationship marketing in sports, and the art of sports relationship marketing through social media. Social media is becoming an increasingly important tool for sports marketing. It offers a powerful platform that businesses and organizations can use to connect with their target audiences, increase brand awareness and drive sales. This book aims to provide a comprehensive guide on how social media can be used for sports marketing, covering topics such as developing a social media strategy, content creation and social media analytics. This book is designed to cater to a diverse audience. Scholars in the field of communication and media will find rich insights into the evolving dynamics of sports marketing. Professional marketers will discover practical strategies for harnessing the power of social media in their campaigns, while students passionate about sports marketing and advertising will find a comprehensive foundation for their future endeavors. May this book serve as a beacon of knowledge and inspiration as you navigate the dynamic and thrilling world of sports marketing.

Books and Beyond [4 volumes]

Author : Kenneth Womack
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313071578
Total Pages : 1333 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Books and Beyond [4 volumes] written by Kenneth Womack and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-10-30 with total page 1333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's a strong interest in reading for pleasure or self-improvement in America, as shown by the popularity of Harry Potter, and book clubs, including Oprah Winfrey's. Although recent government reports show a decline in recreational reading, the same reports show a strong correlation between interest in reading and academic acheivement. This set provides a snapshot of the current state of popular American literature, including various types and genres. The volume presents alphabetically arranged entries on more than 70 diverse literary categories, such as cyberpunk, fantasy literature, flash fiction, GLBTQ literature, graphic novels, manga and anime, and zines. Each entry is written by an expert contributor and provides a definition of the genre, an overview of its history, a look at trends and themes, a discussion of how the literary form engages contemporary issues, a review of the genre's reception, a discussion of authors and works, and suggestions for further reading. Sidebars provide fascinating details, and the set closes with a selected, general bibliography. Reading in America for pleasure and knowledge continues to be popular, even while other media compete for attention. While students continue to read many of the standard classics, new genres have emerged. These have captured the attention of general readers and are also playing a critical role in the language arts classroom. This book maps the state of popular literature and reading in America today, including the growth of new genres, such as cyberpunk, zines, flash fiction, GLBTQ literature, and other topics. Each entry is written by an expert contributor and provides a definition of the genre, an overview of its history, a look at trends and themes, a discussion of how the literary form engages contemporary issues, a review of the genre's critical reception, a discussion of authors and works, and suggestions for further reading. Sidebars provide fascinating details, and the set closes with a selected, general bibliography. Students will find this book a valuable guide to what they're reading today and will appreciate its illumination of popular culture and contemporary social issues.

Beyond the Stars: Themes and ideologies in American popular film

Author : Paul Loukides
Publisher : Popular Press
ISBN 13 : 9780879727017
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (27 download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Stars: Themes and ideologies in American popular film written by Paul Loukides and published by Popular Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third of five volumes of new scholarship on American movie conventions. The 19 essays explore cinematic representations of such material items as food, weapons, clothing, tools, technology, and art and literature. Not illustrated. No index. Paper edition (unseen), $13.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.