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Pride, Prejudice, and Professional Wrestling

Topic: Slaphappy

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Slaphappy: Pride, Prejudice, and Professional Wrestling
AuthorThomas Hackett
LanguageEnglish
GenreNon-fiction
PublisherHarperCollins
Publication date
2006
Publication placeUnited States
ISBN0-06-019829-X
OCLC61178232
796.812 22
LC ClassGV1195 .H23 2006

Slaphappy: Pride, Prejudice, and Professional Wrestling is a book written by reporter Thomas Hackett that describes, with a sociological and philosophical bent, the industry of professional wrestling.

Reception

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The New York Times gave the book a mediocre review.[1] Kirkus Reviews said the book is a "punch-drunk saga of showbiz ugliness".[2] Publishers Weekly called the title a "fascinating study".[3]

References

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  1. ^ Genzlinger, Neil (2006-04-02). "That's Gotta Hurt". The New York Times.
  2. ^ "Slaphappy". 2006-01-01. Retrieved 2015-03-31.
  3. ^ "Slaphappy: Pride, Prejudice, and Professional Wrestling". Retrieved 2015-03-31.

Sources

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  • Hackett, Thomas. Slaphappy: Pride, Prejudice, and Professional wrestling. Harper Collins. New York, NY. 2006.


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