Huskerville
A Story of Nebraska Football, Fans, and the Power of Place
Published on 29. October 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
263 pages
978-0-7864-3206-6 (ISBN)
Description
This work reveals the storied love affair that has long existed between native Nebraskans and the University of Nebraska football team. The author draws upon his experiences as a devoted "Huskerviller," and the insights of more than 500 other Husker fans who shared their ideas through interviews, questionnaires, and Internet communication, to compose a story that highlights how the culture, history, and geography of Nebraska are intimately embedded in fans' devotion to the Cornhuskers. The book features photographs and an extensive bibliography, while an appendix provides 16 essays written by devoted Husker fans.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
5 photos, appendix, notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
434 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-3206-6 (9780786432066)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Roger C. Aden is a professor of communication studies at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. He is the author of over two dozen academic publications.
Content
Table of Contents
Preface: The Long Road to Huskerville
Introduction: Welcome to Huskerville
I. ROOTING
1. Rooting: Sugar Beets, Family, and Fans
2. Cheering Around the World
3. Anchored in Nebraska
4. Winds of Change and the Threat of Being Uprooted
II. HOMESTEADING
5. Homesteading: "They Know How to Plow"
6. Working Hard and Walking On
7. Being Neighborly
8. Remaining Down-to-Earth
III. CORNHUSKING
9. Cornhusking: Productive Parties
10. The Spirit of Huskerville: "There is No Place Like Nebraska"
11. A Big Red Presence: Standing Out on the Map
12. It's a Small Husker World
13. Conclusion: To Dwell
Appendix
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
Preface: The Long Road to Huskerville
Introduction: Welcome to Huskerville
I. ROOTING
1. Rooting: Sugar Beets, Family, and Fans
2. Cheering Around the World
3. Anchored in Nebraska
4. Winds of Change and the Threat of Being Uprooted
II. HOMESTEADING
5. Homesteading: "They Know How to Plow"
6. Working Hard and Walking On
7. Being Neighborly
8. Remaining Down-to-Earth
III. CORNHUSKING
9. Cornhusking: Productive Parties
10. The Spirit of Huskerville: "There is No Place Like Nebraska"
11. A Big Red Presence: Standing Out on the Map
12. It's a Small Husker World
13. Conclusion: To Dwell
Appendix
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index