Béisbol Contributor(s): Stavans, Ilan (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0313375135 ISBN-13: 9780313375132 Publisher: Greenwood
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 2012 Click for more in this series: Ilan Stavans Library of Latino Civilization |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Sports & Recreation | Baseball - Essays & Writings - Sports & Recreation | Essays |
Dewey: 796.357 |
LCCN: 2011041560 |
Series: Ilan Stavans Library of Latino Civilization |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" L (0.95 lbs) 152 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Index |
Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 04/01/2012 pg. 49 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: From the late, great Roberto Clemente, to Giants legend Juan Marichal to Pedro Martinez, Manny Ramirez, Sammy Sosa, Alex Rodriguez, the Alou brothers, and many, many more, Latinos continue to make their mark on baseball. B isbol takes an interdisciplinary look at this phenomenon, examining the impact of Latino players on the game and all that surrounds it, as well as baseball's impact on Latino players and fans. Under the expert guidance of Ilan Stavans, the book collects essays and literary pieces that offer a wide-range of assessments, from the personal to the academic, exploring the sport from historical, sociological, athletic, religious, and gender-building perspectives. Combining scholarly and literary views, B isbol promotes a comprehensive understanding of the game as both an athletic activity and an entertainment form among Latinos in the Spanish-speaking world and the United States. |
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