Something in the Air: American Passion and Defiance in the 1968 Mexico City Olympics
Richard Hoffer explores the 1968 Mexico City Olympics as a defining stage for American passion and defiance. Blending sports and history, the book considers how competition, national identity, and protest converged around one of the most politically charged Olympic events of the twentieth century.
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Something in the Air examines the 1968 Mexico City Olympics through the lens of American passion and defiance.
Richard Hoffer places this major sporting event within a broader story of national identity and public expression.
The book offers a focused look at the tensions and ideals surrounding the Olympics during a consequential period in American history.
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