In this course, we will explore the more recent history of baseball in America, through similar lenses as ones we have already used. Money & labor, culture, shutdowns, and patriotism & nationalism are our main themes for this fourth and final course. We will also look at how contemporary trends such as COVID-19 tie back to a distant history.

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Course 4 of 4 in the American History Through Baseball Specialization.

What You Will Learn

- Understand the role of war and crises on baseball.

- Reflect on how moneyball changed the game and America.

- Describe how contemporary trends, issues and movements tie back to more distant history.

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Moneyball

Welcome to the course! In this module we will cover topics surrounding the Reserve Clause, the 1970s, rising salaries, and baseball in the 21st Century.

WEEK 2

Post-Modern Baseball

In this module we will cover topics surrounding iconic pitchers, the Cold War, baseball curses, and race in baseball.

WEEK 3

Baseball at War

In this module we will cover topics surrounding Vietnam, the First Gulf War, and 9/11.

WEEK 4

Post-War Society

In this final module we will cover topics surrounding baseball after WWII, player strikes, COVID, and the future of modern baseball.

American History Through Baseball Specialization

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