Baseball in crisis : spiraling costs, bad behavior, uncertain future / Frank P. Jozsa, Jr.

Author/creator Jozsa, Frank P.
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland, ©2008.
Descriptionix, 206 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Team prices, costs, and values -- Sports fans abandon baseball -- Congested sports markets -- Baseball conflicts, controversies, and scandals -- Misallocation of franchise power -- Reform baseball.
Abstract "Why has the national pastime fallen behind other so-called major sports? Is the trend reversible? This book addresses these important questions by identifying the most unique, persistent and substantial issues that have impaired and most likely restricted Major League Baseball's development and potential as a professional sport"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 191-202) and index.
LCCN 2008027616
ISBN9780786433315 (softcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0786433310 (softcover : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks GV 863.A1 J69 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold