Saints in the Broken City: Football, Fandom and Urban Renewal in Post-Katrina New Orleans

by Casey Schreiber

Overview

Telling the story of Saints football in New Orleans is a way to understand larger social, political and economic conditions during pivotal moments of the city's history. This book is the first to explore the team's role in rebuilding the city following Hurricane Katrina. The author documents New Orleans' initial efforts to attract professional football, the Katrina disaster and some successes and failures during 10 years of post-disaster recovery. The narrative of community recovery and cohesion crafted by Saints fans transcends racial divides and illustrates the relationship between professional sports and the American city. The voices of female fans--largely overlooked in the study of sports--compel a more inclusive definition of football fandom.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476662602
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	09/13/2016
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Casey Schreiber is assistant professor of urban studies and public policy at Dillard University in New Orleans.

Table of Contents

Preface 1

1 When the Saints Came Marching In 5

2 Hurricane Katrina and the Shelter of Last Resort 24

3 Saints Win the Super Bowl 55

4 We Are the Who Dat Nation 80

5 Female Fans of Saints Football 110

6 Cultural Economics of Saints Football 133

7 Rebuilding the Broken City 160

Chapter Notes 193

Bibliography 201

Index 205

Editorial Reviews

Furnishes an important evaluation of the role of the Saints in rebuilding New Orleans and the colorful rituals and language of its fans”—Journal of Sport History; “A major contribution.... a natural disaster and catastrophe happened in a city with a unique history, unique people, and unique fans. Very compelling...well-written and flows nicely.”—Dr. C. Keith Harrison, University of Central Florida.

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