
Episode 1: What’s Wrong with Eric?
Against the Rules with Michael Lewis
The Emotional Landscape of Sports Fandom
This chapter explores the historical and emotional complexities of sports fandom in American culture, highlighting the transformation of fan involvement from ancient Greece to the modern economy. It also examines the Oakland A's as a case study and challenges stereotypes about fans by revealing their political engagement and cultural activity.
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