Northsiders
Author | : Gerald C. Wood |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 231 |
Release | : 2008-08-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780786436231 |
ISBN-13 | : 0786436239 |
Rating | : 4/5 (239 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Northsiders by : Gerald C. Wood
Download or read book Northsiders written by Gerald C. Wood and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2008-08-21 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of 19 essays examine the role of baseball's Cubs in the history and politics of Chicago. They focus on topics such as the rise of a nationwide fan base through the long reach of superstation WGN; the local uses and views of icons Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, and Ryne Sandberg; historical divides along lines of race (on the field) and class (in the stands); Wrigley Field as a public space both sacred and cursed; the importance of local and nationwide media coverage; and the Cubs' impact on Chicago music and literature.