Paula E Morton: 3 books

Book cover of Tortillas

Tortillas

A Cultural History

by Paula E. Morton
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2014

“The ordinary tortilla was an extraordinary bond between the human and divine. . . . From birthdays to religious ceremonies, the people of Mesoamerica commemorated important events with tortillas. One Maya tribe even buried their dead with tortillas so that the dogs eaten as dinner during life would...
Book cover of Tabloid Valley

Tabloid Valley

Supermarket News and American Culture

by Paula E Morton
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2009

With sensational headlines and scandalous photos, supermarket tabloids dish out the dirt on everyone and everything from space aliens and Bat Boy to Elvis and Britney. Although they were once the pariah of traditional journalism, tabloids have gained credibility in recent years and today their lurid...
Book cover of Jai Alai

Jai Alai

A Cultural History of the Fastest Game in the World

by Paula E. Morton
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2019

Paula Morton provides a fun, concise introduction to jai alai, a fast-paced ball game with ancient roots that is admired by fans for the sport’s power and spectacle. Cesta punta, as the game is known in its Basque homeland, became a phenomenon during the twentieth century as organized jai alai spread...
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