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Bakelite is widely considered the first true form of what we now know as plastic. And sure there were never any football helmets made of this type of plastic, but it was the grandfather to what we now use in a helmets production...

It is a valuable piece of gear for which most football organizations and schools are willing to pay a large amount. It’s a small price to pay to prevent concussions…right?...

Even though the improvements in safety technology may be small, it doesn’t mean that companies won’t try to fetishize this safety to sell more helmets. Consumers will likely continue to desire the “better” product because of this fetishization...

 

The Histories, Productions, and Consumption of

Football Helmets

This is an extensive look at the history of the football helmet. It is an interesting piece of equipment that has been the source of controversy recently and this is a geographical history of the commodity. "Following the thing" is an important process that helps one better understand what makes a commodity the way it is today. It also helps give a geographical perspective so that we can understand the historical, political, and social implications of the product.

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