Description
This is an anthology of 14 papers that were presented at the Ninth Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture, held in June 1997 and co-sponsored by the State University of New York at Oneonta and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. To mark the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's breaking the color barrier in major league baseball the 1997 Symposium was dedicated to Robinson. These papers focus on Robinson, baseball, and race relations and are divided into three parts: "Before Robinson," "Robinson and Social Change" and "The Legacy of Robinson." The preface is by series editor Alvin L. Hall, and an introduction is provided by the editor of the volume, Peter M. Rutkoff.
About the Author
Editor Peter M. Rutkoff directs the American Studies program and was the National Endowment for the Humanities distinguished teaching professor of history and American studies, 1997-2000, at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio.
Reviews
"a fine piece of social history...the research and writing are exemplary"-Nine; "the best papers delivered during the scholarly gathering that marked the 50th anniversary of Robinson's major league debut"-USA Today Sports Weekly; "highlights a time of tenuous change in the sport"-The SABR Bulletin.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786408313
Author Peter M. Rutkoff
Format Paperback
Page Count 285
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 381g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 15mm
