ESPN's Sal Paolantonio explores just how crucial football is to understanding the American psyche

Using some of the most prominent voices in pro sports and cultural and media criticism, How Football Explains America is a fascinating, first-of-its-kind journey through the making of America's most complex, intriguing, and popular game. It tackles varying American themes—from Manifest Destiny to "fourth and one"—as

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Yomtov explains the rules and history of football, and provides a few tips for improving your skills at the game.

Examines the position of quarterback, discussing its history, key skills and tactics, and top players.

Examines the position of running back, discussing its history, key skills and tactics, and top players.

"This book singles out a special moment in American sports history when the Buffalo Bills and the New York Giants competed for the National Football League's world championship on January 27, 1991 against the backdrop of looming hostilities in the Persian Gulf. For American troops pausing to watch the game in Arabic Standard time it was Super Bowl Monday--their last respite before the onset of the Persian Gulf War"--

Examines the position of receiver, discussing its history, key skills and tactics, and top players.

A behind-the-scenes account of the on- and off-field competition between the New York Giants, the Washington Redskins, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Dallas Cowboys, citing such influences as personality conflicts and sports fans.