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Book SynopsisIntroduced by the Japanese colonial government at the turn of the century, baseball was expected to 'civilize' and modernize Taiwan's Han Chinese and Austronesian Aborigine populations. This work traces the game's social, ethnic, political, and cultural significance since its introduction on the island more than one hundred years ago.
Trade Review"An excellent read and a must study for anyone wishing to understand baseball in a global setting... Highly recommended." Choice "Morris offers an innovative reading of history." China Review International "Captivating prose... A much-needed view from the margins." Pacific Affairs, Ubc "Beautifully written." American Historical Review "Offers indispensable elements of knowledge and analyses to those intending to include baseball in their future studies of Taiwan." China Perspectives "Morris's nuanced account of the history of baseball in Taiwan is an enjoyable read... A major contribution." -- Sandra Collins The China Journal "Engaging and well-written ... a major contribution." -- Jennifer Liu Journal of Global History
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Map of Taiwan Introduction 1. Baseball in Japanese Taiwan, 1895--1920s 2. Making Racial Harmony in Taiwan Baseball, 1931--1945 3. Early Nationalist Rule, 1945--1967: "There's no Mandarin in baseball" 4. Team of Taiwan, Long Live the Republic of China: Youth Baseball in Taiwan, 1968--1969 5. "Chinese" Baseball and Its Discontents, 1970s--1980s 6. Homu-Ran Batta: Professional Baseball in Taiwan, 1990--Present 7. Conclusion: Baseball's Second Century in Taiwan Appendix: Taiwanese Professional Baseball Teams and National Origin of Foreign Players Notes Glossary of Chinese, Japanese, and Taiwanese Terms and Names Selected Bibliography Index Photographs follow page
