Touching Base

Touching Base PDF Author: Steven A. Riess
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 0252055322
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 332

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Book Description
The revised and expanded edition of Touching Base examines the myths, realities, symbols, and rituals of America's national pastime. Steven Riess details the relationships among urban politics, communities, and baseball while exploring how Progressive Era sensibilities shaped debates over issues like Sunday games, ballpark construction, and promotion of the games. Focusing on Atlanta, New York, and Chicago, Riess looks at all the participants--from spectators to owners to players--in analyzing how baseball both influenced and mirrored broader society.