Northsiders : essays on the history and culture of the Chicago Cubs /

Northsiders : essays on the history and culture of the Chicago Cubs /

"These essays examine the Cubs role in history and politics of Chicago: historical divides along lines of race (on the field) and class (in the stands); local and nationwide media coverage in developing fan base; the Cubs' impact on Chicago music and literature, the collection explores tie...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Wood, Gerald C., Hazucha, Andrew, 1960-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2008]
Subjects:
Chicago Cubs (Baseball team) > History.
Baseball players > United States.
Chicago (Ill.) > Civilization.
Table of Contents:
  • The Cubs, Wrigley Field, and P.K. Wrigley
  • Race, ethnicity, and the Cubs
  • The sociology of Cubdom
  • Players as icons
  • Epilogue.