Race in American Sports

Essays

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, African-American Studies, Sports
Cover of the book Race in American Sports by , McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781476615844
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Publication: May 21, 2014
Imprint: Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781476615844
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication: May 21, 2014
Imprint:
Language: English

These essays critically examine the issue of race in college and professional sports, beginning with the effects of stereotypes on black female college athletes, and the self-handicapping of black male college athletes. Also discussed is the movement of colleges between NCAA designated conferences, and the economic impact and effects on academics for blacks. An essay on baseball focuses on changes in Brooklyn during the Jackie Robinson years, and another essay on how the Leland Giants became a symbol of racial pride. Other essayists discuss the use of American Indian mascots, the Jeremy Lin spectacle surrounding Asians in pro sports, the need to hire more NFL coaches of color, and ideals of black male masculinity in boxing. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

These essays critically examine the issue of race in college and professional sports, beginning with the effects of stereotypes on black female college athletes, and the self-handicapping of black male college athletes. Also discussed is the movement of colleges between NCAA designated conferences, and the economic impact and effects on academics for blacks. An essay on baseball focuses on changes in Brooklyn during the Jackie Robinson years, and another essay on how the Leland Giants became a symbol of racial pride. Other essayists discuss the use of American Indian mascots, the Jeremy Lin spectacle surrounding Asians in pro sports, the need to hire more NFL coaches of color, and ideals of black male masculinity in boxing. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

More books from McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers

Cover of the book Europe's Stars of '80s Dance Pop by
Cover of the book The Wider Worlds of Jim Henson by
Cover of the book The Films of Alan Parker, 1976-2003 by
Cover of the book The League That Didn't Exist by
Cover of the book H. P. Lovecraft's Dark Arcadia by
Cover of the book The Vacuum Cleaner by
Cover of the book Disability in Film and Literature by
Cover of the book Mickey Spillane on Screen by
Cover of the book Torn Families by
Cover of the book Grimm Pictures by
Cover of the book Myth-Making and Religious Extremism and Their Roots in Crises by
Cover of the book Sandy Dennis by
Cover of the book Columbia Noir by
Cover of the book J.W. Waterhouse and the Magic of Color by
Cover of the book Language in the Visual Arts by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy