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1 online resource. |
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text file |
| Series |
Popular culture and philosophy ; v. 48
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Popular culture and philosophy ; v. 48.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; From Professor Thom's to the "Little Professor"; Root, Root, Root for the Red Sox; 1; 2; 3; 4; Curse Reversed; 5; 6; 7; 8; Fenway Faithful; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13; The Rivalry; 14; 15; 16; 17; Views from the Grandstands; 18; 19; 20; 21; 22; So Good! So Good! So Good!; 23; 24; 25; 26; The Starting Lineup; Stats. |
| Summary |
This volume in the Popular Culture and Philosophy series delves into the tragic and redemptive history of the Boston Red Sox baseball franchise. Drawing on philosophers from Aristotle to Sartre, chapters range from issues of faith and spirituality to tragedy, irony, existentialism, Sabermetrics, and the infamous "curse of the Bambino." With an emphasis on "Red Sox Nation"--The community of Red Sox fans across the globe -- the book connects important philosophical ideas with one of the most storied teams in the history of Major League Baseball. The chapters make complex ph. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Boston Red Sox (Baseball team) -- Analysis.
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Boston Red Sox (Baseball team) |
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Baseball -- United States.
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Baseball. |
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United States. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Macomber, Michael. Red Sox and Philosophy : Green Monster Meditations. New York : Open Court, ©2010 9780812696776 |
| ISBN |
9780812697148 (electronic book) |
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0812697146 (electronic book) |
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9780812696776 (trade paper ; alkaline paper) |
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0812696778 (trade paper ; alkaline paper) |
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1282718754 |
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9781282718753 |
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9786612718755 |
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