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Álamos, Sonora. Architecture and Urbanism in the Dry Tropics (review)

and thereby makes them more accessible to English-language readers. His original contributions include vivid description of game spectacles, interpretation of the sports’ cultural meanings, and theorization of athletics in terms of social status and politicaleconomic power. Although the book’s “unparallel investigative paths” (p. xvii) treat the two cities somewhat differently—highlighting issues of race and national identity in Rio versus those of masculinity and sexuality in Buenos Aires—the empirical materials suit this approach. Ultimately focus on urban stadiums provides a cohesive conceptual framework for comparative cultural urbanism. Written for both academic and general audiences, the book seems appropriate for undergraduate or graduate teaching as well as more widespread readership. I highly recommend Temples of the Earthbound Gods as both a lively read and an insightful reflection on sports and society in Latin America.