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Pussycat of Prizefighting: Tiger Flowers and the Politics of Black Celebrity
Andrew M Kaye
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Description for Pussycat of Prizefighting: Tiger Flowers and the Politics of Black Celebrity
Paperback. In 1926, Theodore "Tiger" Flowers became the first African American boxer to win the world middleweight title. This title uses the details of Flowers' life and career to discuss a range of issues related to race, sports, and celebrity culture. Num Pages: 232 pages, 18 b&w photos. BIC Classification: BGS; JFSL3; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 327.
In 1926, Theodore ""Tiger"" Flowers became the first African American boxer to win the world middleweight title. This title uses the details of Flowers' life and career to discuss a range of issues related to race, sports, and celebrity culture.
In 1926, Theodore ""Tiger"" Flowers became the first African American boxer to win the world middleweight title. This title uses the details of Flowers' life and career to discuss a range of issues related to race, sports, and celebrity culture.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Georgia Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
Georgia, United States
ISBN
9780820329109
SKU
V9780820329109
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Ref
99-3
About Andrew M Kaye
Andrew M. Kaye has taught American history at the universities of Newcastle and Durham. He is now a writer living in London.
Reviews for Pussycat of Prizefighting: Tiger Flowers and the Politics of Black Celebrity
A welcome addition to all sports and black history collections. - Multicultural Review ""This textured portrayal of the Jim Crow South and one of its black heroes makes a significant contribution to the history of race relations."" - Booklist