Public Dollars, Private Stadiums: The Battle over Building Sports Stadiums
Author: Kevin J. Delaney, Rick Eckstein
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ISBN: 0813533430
Publisher: Rutgers University Press (January, 2004)
Sales Rank: 588,217
Average Customer Rating: 5 out of 5
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Rating: 5 out of 5
Great Look at Big Sports Business
This was a very interesting book. Written by 2 scholars but easy to read and enlightening to anyone who wants a closer look at how sports teams and cities play off against each other and with competition (other sports teams and other cities).
Also gives an interesting look at the regional dynamics of the different regions of the USA. Very interesting look at how people in various cities in the US see themselves and how the importance of spectator sports ranks relative to other economic and entertainment opportunities in various cities.
A must-read for the average citizen to help make informed choices if and when governments in their area are evaluationg/pushing new stadiums. Similar Products
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