by Steven A. Riess
University of Illinois Press, 1999
eISBN: 978-0-252-05532-4 | Paper: 978-0-252-06775-4 | Cloth: 978-0-252-02467-2
Library of Congress Classification GV867.64.R54 1999
Dewey Decimal Classification 796.3570973

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ABOUT THIS BOOK
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.