Author: Lewis A. Erenberg
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022605957X
Size: 62.21 MB
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The 1974 fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, staged in the young nation of Zaire and dubbed the Rumble in the Jungle, was arguably the biggest sporting event of the twentieth century. The bout between an ascendant undefeated champ and an outspoken master trying to reclaim the throne was a true multimedia spectacle. A three-day festival of international music—featuring James Brown, Miriam Makeba, and many others—preceded the fight itself, which was viewed by a record-breaking one billion people worldwide. Lewis A. Erenberg’s new book provides a global perspective on this singular match, not only detailing the titular fight but also locating it at the center of the cultural dramas of the day. TheRumble in the Jungle orbits around Ali and Foreman, placing them at the convergence of the American Civil Rights movement and the Great Society, the rise of Islamic and African liberation efforts, and the ongoing quest to cast off the shackles of colonialism. With his far-reaching take on sports, music, marketing, and mass communications, Erenberg shows how one boxing match became nothing less than a turning point in 1970s culture.
Language: en
Pages: 336
Pages: 336
The 1974 fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, staged in the young nation of Zaire and dubbed the Rumble in the Jungle, was arguably the biggest sporting event of the twentieth century. The bout between an ascendant undefeated champ and an outspoken master trying to reclaim the throne was
Language: en
Pages: 14
Pages: 14
PICTURE BOOKS. From the outset this book is an open invitation for young children to enter the world of the jungle and experience this wonderful collection of animal poems. Written by Giles Andreae, one of Britain's bestselling modern poets and well known to many as Purple Ronnie, Rumble in the
Language: en
Pages: 32
Pages: 32
Come into the jungle for a noisy, rhyming animal adventure in this colourful read-aloud picture book! There's a rumble in the jungle, There's a whisper in the trees, The animals are waking up, And rustling the leaves ... Little ones will love looking at the colourful pictures and joining in
Language: en
Pages: 397
Pages: 397
Covers native American music, cajun, Mexico, Central America, Trinidad, Jamaica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, carnival, Celtic influences, New Orleans, bluegrass, cowboys, Memphis.
Language: en
Pages: 128
Pages: 128
Each Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. I, Geronimo Stilton, was off to the wildest part of Brazil -- the Amazon jungle! I ended up on a hunt for an rare crystal treasure, which was stolen from a native
Language: en
Pages: 204
Pages: 204
Hell's Kitchen, 1953Brendan O'Toole is on a downward slide. When his wife dies in a freak car accident, he quits his job and hits the bottle hard. Half tanked in the ring, he allows himself to be knocked out, ending his boxing career.O'Toole, hits rock bottom. After a night of
Language: en
Pages: 416
Pages: 416
The Bad Bay Hackers win the "Spike!" magazine tournament and are invited to the Tabazco Bowl. The team sets off for the fabulous land of Lustria, but soon Dunk and his friends must fight off zombies, cannibalistic pygmy halflings, and pirates, in this latest installment of the Blood Bowl series.
Language: en
Pages: 783
Pages: 783
Language: en
Pages: 32
Pages: 32
When Giraffe takes hold of the vine on which Monkey is swinging, landing him in the river, the animals in the jungle choose sides in an escalating tug-of-war. Includes two fold-out pages.
Language: en
Pages: 106
Pages: 106
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change Africa. Indeed it is the only thing that would. Observing the impact that the right people in leadership positions, people who wholly subscribe to servant leadership rather than self-serving leadership has been a great source of inspiration. I