The Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture, 2019 and 2021

The Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture, 2019 and 2021
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 297
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ISBN-10 : 9781476678382
ISBN-13 : 1476678383
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Book Synopsis The Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture, 2019 and 2021 by : William M. Simons

Download or read book The Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture, 2019 and 2021 written by William M. Simons and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-05-02 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected from the two most recent proceedings of the Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture (2019 and 2021), this collection of essays explores subject matter centered both inside and beyond the ballpark. Fifteen contributors offer critical commentary on a range of topics, including controversial decisions on the field and in Hall of Fame elections; baseball's historical role as a rite of passage for boys; two worthy catchers who never received their due; the genesis and development of the minor leagues; and baseball's place in popular culture.


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