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Diamonds around the Globe The Encyclopedia of International Baseball
Peter C. Bjarkman
Book Code: GR2268
ISBN: 0-313-32268-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-32268-6
656 pages, Photos; Tables
Greenwood Press
Publication: 2/28/2005
List Price: $78.95 (UK Sterling Price: £44.95)
Discount Price: $55.27 Greenwood Press Fall 2008 Backlist Sale. Use code 0826. Save 30%. Ends 12/31/2008.
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 7 x 10
Subjects: Awards:
  • 2004 SPORTING NEWS-SABR BASEBALL RESEARCH AWARD
Reviews:
  • Truly a triumph of research and good writing, this gem should be on the reference shelves of any library boasting a serious baseball collection.
    —Library Journal     June 1, 2005
  • This fascinating story of cultural exchange and adaptation will be welcomed in any library serving baseball enthusiasts.
    —Lawrence Looks at Books     August 2005
  • [W]ell researched and beautifully produced....The author has also provided us with a fascinating Introduction which provides an historical analysis of the international game and its problems....All in all, a fine work.
    —Reference Reviews     December 5, 2005
  • It's an attempt to do for the rest of the world what the Baseball Encyclopedia does for Major League Baseball.
    —The Cincinnati Enquirer     June 2005
  • Diamonds around the Globe: The Encyclopedia of International Baseball is studded with facts about international playing, revealing the evolution of baseball in each country or region, discussing globalization influences, and covering the history of tournament play and teams around the world.
    —MBR Bookwatch     June 1 & 15, 2005
  • [P]rovides a thorough discussion of the tradition of baseball around the globe and effectively shows that the sport is indeed an international one....Diamonds around the Globe will appeal to baseball followers who are interested in discovering the global dimension of the game. It is recommended for public and college libraries.
    —Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
Description: Baseball is increasingly popular throughout the world, as evidenced by the many talented players (such as Ichiro Suzuki, Miguel Cabrera, Albert Pujols, and Hideki Matsui) coming to the Major Leagues from around the globe. The influx of such players is testament to the many high-quality professional and amateur leagues that thrive throughout the world. In this reference book--the first of its kind-- narrative chapters trace the history of baseball in Australia, Canada, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and throughout the rest of the world. Bjarkman profiles the teams and leading players from each country. He also covers the history of tournament play throughout the world, including Olympic baseball. This volume provides an invaluable and unprecedented source on the growth of America's "national pastime" into a global phenomenon that one day might feature a true World Series. Backmatter includes a chronology of important events, an annotated bibliography, and contact information for official baseball federations throughout the world. The author is perhaps the leading scholar on international baseball. In each chapter, he carefully traces the evolution of baseball in that country or region--often dispelling myths that have accompanied the globalization of baseball. Each chapter includes a history of championship play and biographies of famous players throughout history.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Birth of the International Pastime
  • Cuba
  • Canada
  • Japan
  • The Dominican Republic
  • Venezuela
  • Puerto Rico
  • Mexico
  • The Rim of the Caribbean Basin
  • Europe and Africa
  • Asia and Oceania
  • Baseball's Olympic Movements
  • The Caribbean World Series
  • Appendix 1: International Baseball Chronology: Greatest Moments in World Baseball History
  • Appendix 2: International Baseball Annotated Bibliography
  • Appendix 3: International Baseball Federation 2003 Membership Roster
LC Card Number: 2004016511
LCC Class: GV862
Dewey Class: 796
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