Why Baseball Matters
Susan Jacoby • Yale University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0300235401
Why Baseball Matters
Susan Jacoby • Yale University Press
ISBN-10: 0300235402 · ISBN-13: 978‑0300235401 · 2018 · First Edition
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Susan Jacoby examines the enduring significance of baseball within the context of contemporary American life. By analyzing the sport's historical evolution and its intersection with shifting cultural values, she explores how the game maintains its relevance in an increasingly digital and fragmented society. This work offers a critical perspective on the tension between tradition and modernity in American sports culture.
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