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Science meets sport in this vibrant collection of baseball essays by the late evolutionary biologist.Among Stephen Jay Gould's many gifts was his ability to write eloquently about baseball, his great passion. Through the years, the renowned paleontologist published numerous essays on the sport; these have now been collected in a volume alive with the candor and insight that characterized all of Gould's writing. Here are his thoughts on the complexities of childhood streetball and the joys of opening day; tributes to Mickey Mantle, Babe Ruth, and lesser-knowns such as deaf-mute centerfielder "Dummy" Hoy; and a frank admission of the contradictions inherent in being a lifelong Yankees fan with Red Sox season tickets. Gould also deftly applies the tools of evolutionary theory to the demise of the .400 hitter, the Abner Doubleday creation myth, and the improbability of Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak. This book is a delight, an essential addition to Gould's remarkable legacy, and a fitting tribute to his love for the game.
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Makes it clear that [Gould] was as avid and knowledgeable about baseball as he was about paleontology.--Michiko Kakutani (05/20/2003)
A jovial and eloquent fan of the game...[Gould] displays an appreciation for the game that goes beyond bell curves and bar charts.
Gould is at his best when he uses his critical powers and statistical acumen to challenge speculation.
A triple treat from the mind of a passionate fan, an incisive thinker, and a lucid writer.--Mark E Hayes
Intellectual Windex for what David Wells splattered on us earlier this spring.--Alan Schwarz (05/25/2003)
A treat for any fan.-- (06/20/2003)
A masterpiece in its own right.-- (05/05/2003)
In this fine collection, Gould...is part scientist, part detective and, of course, all baseball fan.-- (04/27/2003)
A winning combination of personal memoirs..., essays about players the author admired, scientific inquiries, and book reviews.-- (04/06/2003)
Gould wrote as enthusiastically about baseball as he did about evolution....his best...essays on the game are gathered [here].-- (03/30/2003)
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A jovial and eloquent fan of the game...[Gould] displays an appreciation for the game that goes beyond bell curves and bar charts.
Gould is at his best when he uses his critical powers and statistical acumen to challenge speculation.
A triple treat from the mind of a passionate fan, an incisive thinker, and a lucid writer.--Mark E Hayes
Intellectual Windex for what David Wells splattered on us earlier this spring.--Alan Schwarz (05/25/2003)
A treat for any fan.-- (06/20/2003)
A masterpiece in its own right.-- (05/05/2003)
In this fine collection, Gould...is part scientist, part detective and, of course, all baseball fan.-- (04/27/2003)
A winning combination of personal memoirs..., essays about players the author admired, scientific inquiries, and book reviews.-- (04/06/2003)
Gould wrote as enthusiastically about baseball as he did about evolution....his best...essays on the game are gathered [here].-- (03/30/2003)
Science meets sport in this vibrant collection of baseball essays but the late evolutionary biologist. (2003-06-09)
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