Offside Racism - Playing the White Man (Hardcover)

It is a fact that disproportionately few black football players have ever been employed as managers or coaches, despite their prominent presence on the field. How big a role does racism play in contributing to this depressing statistic? 'Play the White Man' is the metaphor King uses to explain how race, racism and inequality operate. He looks at the pressures placed on black players to adopt a culture dominated by white men in sport - in other words, 'to act white' in order to be accepted. He focuses on how racism functions when black players make the transition from the playing field to coaching, management and administration, and are forced to perform within the standards and systems set by white men who have historically held these positions. King provides provocative insights into the world of white-dominated British sport and raises controversial questions that are important for anyone interested in the game.

General

Imprint:	Berg Publishers
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2004
First published:	August 2004
Authors:	Colin King
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-1-85973-724-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Black studies Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Equal opportunities Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Ball games > Football (Soccer, Association football) > General Promotions
LSN:	1-85973-724-2
Barcode:	9781859737248

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