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The Untold History of Baseball
出版U of Nebraska Press, 2004-01-01
主題Sports & Recreation / Baseball / History
ISBN97808032992070803299206
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=8zp59VpYuyIC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Pairing their detailed, informative research with a sophisticated anecdotal approach, Joel Zoss and John Bowman have written a fascinating, original, literate, and concise compendium of the history and issues surrounding America's national pastime. Addressedøare such diverse topics as the origins of the game, the contributions of minorities and women, the evolution of umpiring, baseball's influence on literature and music, substance abuse, on- and off-field tragedy, and the game's international presence. Diamonds in the Rough is an invaluable and stimulating resource both for those who already study the game and for those who would like to learn its revealing history.