The Red Sox and Philosophy: Green Monster Meditations

by Michael Macomber

Book Overview

This volume in the Popular Culture and Philosophy series delves into the tragic and redemptive history of the Boston Red Sox baseball franchise. Drawing on philosophers from Aristotle to Sartre, chapters range from issues of faith and spirituality to tragedy, irony, existentialism, Sabermetrics, and the infamous "curse of the Bambino." With an emphasis on "Red Sox Nation" -- the community of Red Sox fans across the globe -- the book connects...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0812696778
• ISBN13: 9780812696776
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Open Court
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 8.9"