9781579401566-1579401562-The Dark Side of the Diamond: Gambling, Violence, Drugs and Alcoholism in the National Pastime

The Dark Side of the Diamond: Gambling, Violence, Drugs and Alcoholism in the National Pastime

ISBN-13: 9781579401566
ISBN-10: 1579401562
Edition: 0
Author: Roger I. Abrams
Publication date: 2008
Publisher: Rounder Books
Format: Hardcover 216 pages
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ISBN-13: 9781579401566
ISBN-10: 1579401562
Edition: 0
Author: Roger I. Abrams
Publication date: 2008
Publisher: Rounder Books
Format: Hardcover 216 pages

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The Dark Side of the Diamond: Gambling, Violence, Drugs and Alcoholism in the National Pastime (ISBN-13: 9781579401566 and ISBN-10: 1579401562), written by authors Roger I. Abrams, was published by Rounder Books in 2008. With an overall rating of 4.0 stars, it's a notable title among other books. You can easily purchase or rent The Dark Side of the Diamond: Gambling, Violence, Drugs and Alcoholism in the National Pastime (Hardcover) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.3.

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Roger Abrams latest book discusses the vices of baseball and how they reflect American society. The Dark Side of the Diamond relates little-known parts of baseball history, presenting evidence of game-fixing and gambling dating to the mid-19th century. Cobb, Ruth, Mantle, Rose, and Bonds are both idols and flawed human beings. While baseball can teach young people resourcefulness, fortitude, teamwork and pride, it is just as likely to instruct them in violence, disparagement, cheating, and human frailty.

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