{"title":"S. L. Price","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS. L. Price\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling exploration of the world through the lens of sport, blending rich storytelling with insightful analysis. Readers can expect narratives that delve into the cultural, historical, and personal dimensions of athletic pursuits, highlighting both the passion and complexity that define competitive games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on sports like American football, Price's works provide a thoughtful examination of the game's impact beyond the field, revealing how sport intertwines with identity, society, and the human spirit. These books will appeal to anyone fascinated by the intricate relationships between sport and life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-american-game-by-s-l-price-9780802164735","title":"The American Game","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom \"the master of new journalism [who always] hits it over the fence\" (\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e) and \"one of the finest writers on sports anywhere\" (\u003cem\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/em\u003e), the scintillating story of lacrosse—the game invented by the Haudenosaunee, played with more passion than any other, that stubbornly mirrors America's ongoing struggle with inclusivity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNearly a millennium ago, Native Americans created lacrosse as a means of training warriors and settling disputes. Co-opted by whites in the late 1800s and played for a century largely at elite east coast colleges, over the past thirty years lacrosse has exploded around the world. It has become the fastest growing sport in the U.S., while exposing the fault lines of prejudice and privilege that continue to afflict its image. At the same time, the spiritual nature and dazzling style of the Native game have been elevated to centre stage as the brilliant Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) play as a nation unto themselves, maintaining their deep traditions and hoping for inclusion in the 2028 Olympics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on seven years of research and observation and crafted with consummate skill, \u003cem\u003eThe American Game\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers inside a unique cultural landscape that nonetheless reflects the wider world. Fluidly weaving in compelling action on the field from World Championships to tense NCAA tournaments, Price also chronicles the controversies and anomalies that have in many ways defined lacrosse. Racism stubbornly persists—and the Haudenosaunee have endured plenty in their rise—yet few mainstream entities have done more than lacrosse to champion the Native American experience. The Duke rape case and the murder of Yeardley Love still resonate, reinforcing the sport's elite \"laxbro\" image, yet women remain the core force powering its astonishing boom. Lacrosse's longtime link with Wall Street endures, but its bond with elite military service is just as remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrice introduces legendary individuals from Jim Brown (some say he was even better at lacrosse than football), Black superstar Kyle Harrison, and the brilliant Iroquois stickman Lyle Thompson, to famed coaches Lars Tiffany and Kelly Amonte Hiller, and Onondaga faithkeeper Oren Lyons. All of them, and all who play the game, pay homage to the mystical qualities of the lacrosse stick, which American coaching icon Bill Tierney calls \"the thing that makes you special.\" A masterpiece of narration and investigation, \u003cem\u003eThe American Game\u003c\/em\u003e is the powerful story of a sport that, perhaps more than any other, captures the complexity of America in its ongoing effort to achieve a more perfect union.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487566053612,"sku":"9780802164735","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2f475362701178827fc45c704851a3b0.jpg?v=1775773931"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/s-l-price.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}