Mr. America: The Tragic History of a Bodybuilding Icon
(Part of the Terry and Jan Todd Series on Physical Culture and Sports Series)
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For most of the twentieth century, the "Mr. America" image epitomized muscular manhood. From humble beginnings in 1939 at a small gym in Schenectady, New York, the Mr. America Contest became the world's premier bodybuilding event over the next thirty years. Rooted in ancient Greek virtues of health, fitness, beauty, and athleticism, it showcased some of the finest specimens of American masculinity. Interviewing nearly one hundred major figures...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1477322485
ISBN13:9781477322482
Release Date:January 2015
Publisher:University of Texas Press
Length:473 Pages
Weight:1.52 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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