G. Edward White Boeken

The book explores the evolution of baseball from a marginal urban activity linked to drinking and gambling to its revered status as America's national pastime. G. Edward White highlights how the nostalgic desires of team owners, alongside self-interest, influenced pivotal business decisions that shaped the sport's identity. He examines baseball's role in childhood rituals and American values of individuality and fair play throughout the twentieth century, detailing the owners' concerted efforts, often backed by legal frameworks, to maintain its idyllic image.

A fresh, innovative interpretation of the life, work and lasting influence of the twentieth century's most iconic filmmaker.

This Very Short Introduction demonstrates the pivotal role of law in American life. Chapters focus on the legal history of Indian tribes, slavery, property rights, the relationship of law to entrepreneurial activity, crimes and punishments, domestic relations, civil injuries and tort law, as well as legal education and the legal profession.

Focusing on the transformative years of 1815 to 1835, this work explores the significant cultural and legal shifts during John Marshall's tenure as Chief Justice. It delves into the impact of the Marshall Court on American law and society, highlighting key decisions and their implications for the evolving nation. This comprehensive account is part of a larger historical series, offering insights into the intersection of law and culture during a pivotal era in U.S. history.