Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-307) and index.
Contents:
The state of the game -- The post-World War II era : remembrances of baseball past -- The early years : the game and the law -- The 1994-95 baseball strike and the NLRB -- The financial aftermath of the mother of all strikes -- On-the-field changes : the players speak -- Cheating, drugs and other forms of problem behavior -- The growing problem of race in baseball -- Globalization and baseball.
Summary:
"This study considers the full, 140-year sweep of labor-management relationships and conflict, exploring player-owner disputes, the development of free agency, the collective bargaining process, and the racial integration of baseball, among other topics. It concludes with a discussion of the "steroids era," the problem with maintaining Jackie Robinson's legacy in the 21st century, and globalization"--Provided by publisher.
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