{"product_id":"field-of-schemes-9780803260160","title":"Field of Schemes","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA play-by-play account of how the drive for sports stadiums and arenas drains $2 billion a year from public treasuries for the sake of private profit. While the millionaires who own sports franchises have seen the value of their assets soar under this scheme, taxpayers, urban residents, and sports fans have all come out losers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A thoughtful and comprehensive examination of the curious issue of love and money in sport.”—Frank Deford, Senior Contributing Writer at \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Entitled\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A well-written and poignant analysis of America's stadium mess.”—Andrew Zimbalist, Robert A. Woods Professor of Economics, Smith College, and author of \u003ci\u003eIn the Best Interests of Baseball? The Revolutionary Reign of Bud Selig\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eField of Schemes\u003c\/i\u003e is a superb work of investigative reporting and righteous indignation. The fan pays twice: once for the stadium and again for the ticket to get into the stadium. If enough fans read it, we could break this cycle.”—Allen Barra, sports columnist for the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Last Coach: A Life of Paul “Bear” Bryant\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is as crystal clear as it gets. \u003ci\u003eField of Schemes\u003c\/i\u003e shows exactly how your tax dollars end up in the pockets of sports team owners and players in our fake democracy.”—Jim Bouton, author of \u003ci\u003eBall Four\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFoul Ball\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If this book had been around for the Greeks to read, they would have learned that they should’ve billed Troy for the horse.”—Molly Ivins, newspaper columnist, political commentator, and best-selling author\u003cbr\u003e\"In exposing the template used by greedy owners and corrupt politicians, the authors have provided a great service for concerned public officials and fans who no longer have to sit in silence.\"—Christopher Keshock, \u003ci\u003eNINE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface to the New Edition by Neil deMause    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: The View from the Cheap Seats   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. A Tale of Two Inner Cities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Stealing Home  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Ball Barons   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. The Art of the Steal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Deus Ex Pizza\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Home Field Advantage \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Local Heroes   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. Bad Neighbors  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. Repeat Offenders    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10. The Bucks Stop Here \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11. Winning Isn't Everything  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12. Extra Innings \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13. The Art of the Steal Revisited  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e14. Youppi! Come Home   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e15. The Perfect Storm   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e16. Saving Fenway \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotes \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndex \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of Nebraska Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405263872343,"sku":"9780803260160","price":17.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780803260160.jpg?v=1730489333","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/field-of-schemes-9780803260160","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}