The Myth of Michael Jordan in Popular Culture

Tomasz Jache- is an Assistant Professor at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland. His work focuses on the landscape of American popular culture, including sport and comedy. He is a member of the Polish Association for American Studies (PAAS) and the European Association for American Studies (EAAS).

Introduction: Michael Jordan, the Myth, the Monomyth, and the Jordan Myth, 1. The Path of the Warrior: The Jordan Myth Takes Shape (1982-1991), 2. The King's Reign (1991-1998): The Jordan Myth Expands, 3. Basketball's "Beowulf" Puts on Armor One Last Time (2001-2003 and Beyond), 4. The Never-ending Myth: Post-1998 Retellings of the Jordan Myth, 5. The Four Functions of the Jordan Myth, 6. The Global Reach of the Jordan Myth, Conclusion