| Race in American Sports: Essays Contributor(s): Conyers, James L. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0786473193 ISBN-13: 9780786473199 Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc. OUR PRICE: $29.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies |
| Dewey: 796.089 |
| LCCN: 2014012474 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.85 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |