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Author: Neil deMause ,
Joanna Cagan
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Imprint: Bison Books
Edition: 2nd Revised & Expanded ed
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.567kg
ISBN: 9780803260160
ISBN 10: 0803260164
Pages: 424
Publication Date: 01 April 2008
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Awaiting stock
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Reviews
A thoughtful and comprehensive examination of the curious issue of love and money in sport. -Frank Deford, Senior Contributing Writer at Sports Illustrated and author of The Entitled| A well-written and poignant analysis of America's stadium mess. -Andrew Zimbalist, Robert A. Woods Professor of Economics, Smith College, and author of In the Best Interests of Baseball? The Revolutionary Reign of Bud Selig| Field of Schemes is a superb work of investigative reporting and righteous indignation. The fan pays twice: once for the stadium and again for the ticket to get into the stadium. If enough fans read it, we could break this cycle. -Allen Barra, sports columnist for the Wall Street Journal and author of The Last Coach: A Life of Paul Bear Bryant| This is as crystal clear as it gets. Field of Schemes shows exactly how your tax dollars end up in the pockets of sports team owners and players in our fake democracy. -Jim Bouton, author of Ball Four and Foul Ball| If this book had been around for the Greeks to read, they would have learned that they should've billed Troy for the horse. -Molly Ivins, newspaper columnist, political commentator, and best-selling author| In exposing the template used by greedy owners and corrupt politicians, the authors have provided a great service for concerned public officials and fans who no longer have to sit in silence. -Christopher Keshock, NINE
A well-written and poignant analysis of America's stadium mess. -Andrew Zimbalist, Robert A. Woods Professor of Economics, Smith College, and author of In the Best Interests of Baseball? The Revolutionary Reign of Bud Selig -- Andrew Zimbalist
A well-written and poignant analysis of America''s stadium mess. --Andrew Zimbalist, Robert A. Woods Professor of Economics, Smith College, and author of In the Best Interests of Baseball? The Revolutionary Reign of Bud Selig --Andrew Zimbalist
Author Information
Neil deMause is a Brooklyn-based journalist who writes regularly for the Village Voice, Extra!, and Baseball Prospectus and runs the stadium-watch Web site fieldofschemes.com. Joanna Cagan is a teacher and writer in New York City. She has written for numerous publications, including the Village Voice, the New York Times Magazine, and Interview.
