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By Christopher Thomas Gaffney". In this groundbreaking tale of two cities, a geography scholar and soccer aficionado delivers a fascinating tour of the sport's hallowed grounds. Published December 1st by University of Texas Press. View online Borrow Buy Freely available Show 0 more links How to write a great review Do Say what you liked best and least Describe the author's style Explain the rating you gave Don't Use rude and profane language Include any personal information Mention spoilers or the book's price Recap the plot. No trivia or quizzes yet. Historicizing the Pan-American Games.
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Physical Description xxii, p. University of Texas Press, c Language English View all editions Prev Next edition 4 of 4. Check copyright status Cite this Title Temples of the earthbound gods: Author Gaffney, Christopher Thomas. Stadiums -- Social aspects -- Brazil -- Rio de Janeiro.
Stadiums -- Social aspects -- Argentina -- Buenos Aires. Summary "Using the football stadium as an illuminating cultural lens, Temples of the Earthbound Gods examines many aspects of urban culture that play out within these monumental architectural forms, including spirituality, violence, rigid social norms, anarchy, and also expressions of sexuality and gender.
American Studies: Geography and Environment. Temples of the Earthbound Gods. Stadiums in the Cultural Landscapes of Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. Temples of the Earthbound Gods: Stadiums in the Cultural Landscapes of Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires [Christopher Thomas Gaffney] on donnsboatshop.com
Tracing the history of the game in Brazil and Argentina through colonial influences as well as indigenous ball courts in Mayan, Aztec, Zapotec, Mixtec, and Olmec societies, Christopher Gaffney's study spans both ancient and contemporary worlds, linking the development of stadiums to urbanization and the consolidation of nation building in two of Latin America's most intriguing megacities.
Contents The stadium in theory and practice Rio de Janeiro: