{"product_id":"the-new-cathedrals-politics-and-media-in-the-history-of-stadium-construction-9780815631323","title":"The New Cathedrals: Politics and Media in the History of Stadium Construction","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Robert C. Trumpbour\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Syracuse University Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Syracuse University Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: History\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStadium 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing 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, \u003cbr\u003eTrumpbour 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.","brand":"Syracuse University Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47586755870871,"sku":"9780815631323","price":4178.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780815631323.webp?v=1774965177","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-new-cathedrals-politics-and-media-in-the-history-of-stadium-construction-9780815631323","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}