Race in American Sports Essays

Name: Race in American Sports Essays
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ISBN: 9780786473199

ISBN-10: 0786473193

ISBN-13: 9780786473199

Edition: 2014

Authors: James L. Conyers, James L. Conyers

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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 color, and ideals of…

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date: 6/10/2014
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.58" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English