Federal Baseball Club v. National League and the precedent for MLB antitrust exemption

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : « They have entertained, inspired, and captivated, leading baseball to its status as the "national pastime." The rich history of baseball, of course, is common ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Economic principles and the conflict between those who own and operate the teams and the league.. The reserve clause and the antitrust exemption. . Salary floors in the sports world. . The early stages of the development of the sport...»

Bodybuilding and its Influence upon American Sport

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2006   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : « So many people play the game as children (or play its close relative, softball) that it has become known as "the national pastime." It is also a democratic game ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: The concept of American sport. Bodybuilding within the American sport. Notion of bodybuilding . Brief history of bodybuilding and its first big contest. Bodybuilding organizations. Competitions. Bodybuilding as the basis to fundamental...»

Z-Boys: The politics of style

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   06/29/2008   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : « to represent a Californian, bleach-blond-good-time pastime, onto a as a noticeable stylistic aesthetic, and skateboarding gained national popularity beyond the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Subcultures, like the Mods, and Punks, and the Z-Boys.. 'Style was like the most important thing' says Z-Boy Tony Alva. . It was through this new skating style rather than their physical style that they most effectively communicated.. Dick Hebdige...»

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