The new cathedrals : politics and media in the history of stadium construction / Robert C. Trumpbour.
| Author/creator | Trumpbour, Robert C. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | Syracuse, N.Y. : Syracuse University Press, 2007. |
| Description | xi, 373 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Series | Sports and entertainment Sports and entertainment. ^A389568 |
| Contents | Introduction -- Stadium history: religious roots and the transition to secularism -- Stadium economics: separating myth from reality -- The media and stadium construction -- Cincinnati: let's build two -- Pittsburgh: power politics and steely persistence -- Boston: history, mystery, and political football -- New york, part one: stadium origins to the modern era -- New york, part two: the olympics, the jets, and Manhattan -- The new cathedrals as a reflection of our broader culture. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 349-357) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006027531 |
| ISBN | 0815631324 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GV413 .T78 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |