Bücher von Robert F. Burk

America's national pastime has been marked by bitter struggles between owners and players over profits, power and prestige. This is a labour history of the game, from its beginning to 1920. Issues covered include decision-making battles, rival leagues, trade wars and boom-bust cycles.

Baseball is both a sport and a business in the United States. Here, Robert Burk traces the turbulent labour history of American baseball since 1921. The accessible account describes the many battles between owners and players that irrevocably altered the business of baseball.