Baseball in crisis : spiraling costs, bad behavior, uncertain future / Frank P. Jozsa, Jr.
| Author/creator | Jozsa, Frank P. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, ©2008. |
| Description | ix, 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-202) and index. |
| LCCN | 2008027616 |
| ISBN | 9780786433315 (softcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0786433310 (softcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GV 863.A1 J69 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |