About the book
The study of baseball history and culture shows the national pastime to be a forum of debate where issues of sport, labor, race, character and the ethics of work and play are decided. An understanding of baseball calls for consideration of different perspectives.
This very readable textbook offers insights into baseball history as a subject worthy of scholarly attention. Each chapter introduces a specific disciplinary approach--history, economics, media, law and fiction--and poses representative questions scholars from these fields would consider.
Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Editions of Understanding Baseball
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780786476312
- PDF
- ISBN 9781476618890
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The study of baseball history and culture shows the national pastime to be a forum of debate where issues of sport, labor, race, character and the ethics of work and play are decided. An understanding of baseball calls for consideration of different perspectives.
This very readable textbook offers insights into baseball history as a subject worthy of scholarly attention. Each chapter introduces a specific disciplinary approach--history, economics, media, law and fiction--and poses representative questions scholars from these fields would consider.
Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Understanding Baseball about?
The study of baseball history and culture shows the national pastime to be a forum of debate where issues of sport, labor, race, character and the ethics of work and play are decided. An understanding of baseball calls for consideration of different perspectives.
This very readable textbook offers insights into baseball history as a subject worthy of scholarly attention. Each chapter introduces a specific disciplinary approach--history, economics, media, law and fiction--and poses representative questions scholars from these fields would consider.
Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Understanding Baseball?
Sports and Active outdoor recreation > Ball sports / ball games > Baseball
Where can I read a sample of Understanding Baseball?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780786476312
How long is Understanding Baseball and how many pages does it have?
Understanding Baseball has 220 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Understanding Baseball?
Trey Strecker
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Understanding Baseball is available as paperback(ISBN 9780786476312) and pdf(ISBN 9781476618890)
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