The politics and media in the history of stadium construction Trumpbour, Robert C. creator text bibliography nyu 2007 First edition monographic eng

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xi, 373 p. 24 cm. "Drawing on thorough and wide-ranging research, Robert C. Trumpbour examines the political institutions, commercial entities, civic leadership, and media organizations that influenced stadium construction. The author analyzes three significant recent historical periods: the Progressive Era, when modern fireproof stadiums were first built; the late 1960s and early 1970s, when multipurpose stadiums were built in downtown areas to promote urban redevelopment; and the late 1990s, when retro ballparks were designed to accommodate commercial and entertainment space. Charting this evolution, Trumpbour argues that there has been a dramatic shift in the role of the media, with media access emerging as a vital element in setting the ground rules for the debate on stadium construction." -- Contents : Preface vii -- Introduction -- Stadium history: religious roots and the transition to secularism -- Stadium economics: separating myth from reality -- The media and stadium construction -- Cincinnati: let's build two -- Pittsburgh: power politics and steely persistence -- Boston: history, mystery, and political football -- New York, part one: stadium origins to the modern era -- New York, part two: the Olympics, the Jets, and Manhattan -- The new cathedrals as a reflection of our broader culture -- Robert C. Trumpbour. Include index. Includes bibliographical references (p. 349-357) Stadiums Design and construction Stades Conception et construction GV413 T78 2007 725/.8043 9780815631323 0815631324 2006027531 pucpr 041012 20241025123843.0 eng