The New Cathedrals: Politics and Media in the History of Stadium Construction

The New Cathedrals: Politics and Media in the History of Stadium Construction - Hardcover

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The New Cathedrals: Politics and Media in the History of Stadium Construction - Hardcover

The New Cathedrals: Politics and Media in the History of Stadium Construction - Hardcover

by Robert C. Trumpbour
$62.91
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Book Overview

by Robert C. Trumpbour (Author)

Stadium construction has altered the physical landscape of many major metropolitan areas throughout North America and has had a profound psychological and economic impact on these urban centers. The ways athletic facilities have been constructed, from the ritual-centered beginnings of stadium construction in ancient Greece to the large-scale construction of professional sports facilities in present day global centers, reveal a culture's values and priorities and how it defines its recreational needs.

Drawing on thorough and wide-ranging research, Robert C. Trumpbour examines the political institutions, commercial entities, civic leadership, and media organizations that influenced stadium construction. The author analyzes three significant recent historical periods: the Progressive Era, when modern fireproof stadiums were first built; the late 1960s and early 1970s, when multipurpose stadiums were built in downtown areas to promote urban redevelopment; and the late 1990s, when retro ballparks were designed to accommodate commercial and entertainment space. Charting this evolution,
Trumpbour convincingly argues that there has been a dramatic shift in the role of the media, with media access emerging as a vital element in setting the ground rules for the debate on stadium construction. Written in lucid, jargon-free prose, this book combines a detailed history of stadium construction with an analysis of current stadium issues.

Author Biography

Robert C. Trumpbour is assistant professor of communications at Pennsylvania State University, Altoona College. He has written numerous articles on media studies and stadium construction.

Number of Pages: 388
Dimensions: 1.18 x 9.2 x 6.36 IN
Publication Date: December 15, 2006
ISBN9780815631323
Author Robert C. Trumpbour
PublisherSyracuse University Press
GenreSports and Design
FormatHardcover
PublishedDecember 2006
LanguageENG- English
Pages388
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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