Rocky Marciano : the rock of his times /
Presents the life story of boxer Rocky Marciano, undefeated heavyweight champion from 1952 through 1956 when he retired. Examines his popularity as a second-generation Italian-American in the context of the early 1950s when he was revered by immigrants and those who were uncomfortable with the incre...
Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
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Main Author: | |
Format: | Electronic eBook |
Language: | Inglés |
Published: |
Urbana :
University of Illinois Press,
[2002]
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Series: | Sport and society.
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Subjects: | |
Online Access: | Texto completo |
Summary: | Presents the life story of boxer Rocky Marciano, undefeated heavyweight champion from 1952 through 1956 when he retired. Examines his popularity as a second-generation Italian-American in the context of the early 1950s when he was revered by immigrants and those who were uncomfortable with the increasing dominance of black men in boxing. |
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9780252098192 0252098196 0252072626 9780252072628 9780252027635 0252027639 |