Baseball is much more than a game. As the American national
pastime, it has reflected the political and cultural concerns of US
society for over 200 years, and generates passions and loyalties
unique in American society. This Companion examines baseball in
culture, baseball as culture, and the game's global identity.
Contributors contrast baseball's massive, big-business present with
its romanticized origins and its evolution against the backdrop of
American and world history. The chapters cover topics such as
baseball in the movies, baseball and mass media, and baseball in
Japan and Latin America. Between the chapters are vivid profiles of
iconic characters including Babe Ruth, Ichiro and Walter O'Malley.
Crucial moments in baseball history are revisited, ranging from the
1919 Black Sox gambling scandal to recent controversies over
steroid use. A unique book for fans and scholars alike, this
Companion explains the enduring importance of baseball in America
and beyond. Read Leonard Cassuto's article 'Baseball and the
Business of American Innocence' in the Chronicle of Higher
Education.
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