Temples of the earthbound gods: stadiums in the cultural landscapes of rio de janeiro and buenos aires
Auteur :
Gaffney, Christopher Thomas
Éditeur :
University of Texas Press
ISBN :
9780292721654
Date de publication :
1 déc. 2008
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
454 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Using the football stadium as an illuminating cultural lens, this title examines many aspects of urban culture that play out within these monumental architectural forms, including spirituality, violence, rigid social norms, anarchy, and also expressions of sexuality and gender.