Race in American Sports - Essays (Paperback)

These essays critically examine the issue of race in college and professional sports, beginning with the affects 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 colour, and ideals of black male masculinity in boxing.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2014
First published:	July 2014
Editors:	James L. Conyers Jr
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-0-7864-7319-9
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7864-7319-3
Barcode:	9780786473199

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