Baseball

Baseball and its star players always receive regular attention by news and media. Baseball is, after all, "America's national pastime," and as such is fully and firmly embedded in the popular culture of the nation--so much so that throughout history, American culture and identity is often reflected in the happenings of the sport of baseball.

Now thoroughly updated and with numerous additional entries, "Baseball: An Encyclopedia of Popular Culture" provides a resource that documents how baseball evolved along with American society and culture, spotlights the accomplishments and influence of the game's all-time greats, examines the fallout of scandals regarding performance-enhancing drugs and player misconduct, and addresses how modern technology has impacted every aspect of the game from the way it is played, analyzed, and covered by the media. The entries address subjects that range from the early days of baseball in the 19th century to the current events and developments of the 21st century.