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.
| ISBN: | 9780252067754 |
| Publication date: | 26th July 1999 |
| Author: | Steven A Riess |
| Publisher: | University of Illinois Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 328 pages |
| Genres: |
Social and cultural anthropology History of the Americas History of sport Baseball Sport: general |