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Race and Sports Rachel Laws Myers

Race and Sports By Rachel Laws Myers

Race and Sports by Rachel Laws Myers


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Race and Sports: A Reference Handbook provides a breadth and depth of discussion about minority athletes, coaches, sports journalists, and others in U.S. sport.

This volume examines race and sports and connected issues, from the integration of professional sports to the present day.

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Race and Sports: A Reference Handbook by Rachel Laws Myers

Race and Sports: A Reference Handbook provides a breadth and depth of discussion about minority athletes, coaches, sports journalists, and others in U.S. sport. This volume examines race and sports and connected issues, from the integration of professional sports to the present day. It also explores the history of minority involvement in sports at every level: the barriers broken, the stereotypes that have been shattered, and the difficulties that these pioneers have endured. One of the most valuable aspects of the book is that it surveys the history of race and sports in a manner that helps readers identify key issues. An extensive background on the topic of race and sports, including a review of the history and an introduction to its technical aspects, is followed by a discussion of controversies, problems, and possible solutions. Essays from various contributors showcase different aspects of race and sports, while a substantial amount of the volume is dedicated to reference material — such as biographical sketches, a chronology, an extensive annotated bibliography, and a glossary — helpful in further study of the topic.

Race and Sports Reviews

This work is a welcome compilation that will be of use to anyone interested in the impact of race in sports and on society as a whole. * Booklist Online *
Will be of interest to social sciences and physical education students, as well as those interested in athletics. * Library Journal *

About Rachel Laws Myers

Rachel Laws Myers is director of diversity and inclusion and an instructor in English at The Hotchkiss School, an independent boarding school in New England.

Table of Contents

Preface, Acknowledgments, 1 Background and History, Understanding Race and Sports through Historical and Theoretical Frameworks, The Sociology of Race and Sport as Field of Study, Intersectionality and Race and Sport, The American Sports Media as Conduit of Socially Constructed Knowledge, Gender and Sexual Orientation, The Need for Expanded Scholarship, References, 2 Problems, Controversies, and Solutions, Race, Sports, and Politics, Refusing Service to the Boston Celtics' Black Players (1961), Muhammad Ali's Refusal of U.S. Army Induction (1966), Tommie Smith and John Carlos's Gloved Fists and Shoeless Feet (1968), When Madison Square Garden Dropped the National Anthem … for a Day (1973), Craig Hodges's Letter to the President (1991), Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Stops Standing for the National Anthem (1996), Toni Smith Turns Her Back to the U.S. Flag (2003), "Los Suns" in the NBA Playoffs (May 2010), "Kneeling for a [Indirect] Cause" (August 2016–Present), Discussing the Solutions: Race, Sport, and Politics, Race and the Sports Industry, Benching Leonard Bates (1940) and Lucien V. Alexis Jr. (1941), Curt Flood's Antitrust Suit vs. MLB (1969), Syracuse 8 (1969), Questioning the NCAA's Eligibility Standards: Propositions 48, 42, and 16 (1986, 1989, 1995), Venus and Serena Williams Boycott Indian Wells (2001–2016), An NBA Owner's Racism Caught on Tape (2014), University of Missouri Football Team Boycotts Football (2015), Nike Supporting Colin Kaepernick and Black Lives Matter (2018), Jay-Z Partners with the NFL (2019), Discussing the Solutions: Race and the Sports Industry, Race, Sports, and Representation, Black Lives Matter and Protesting the Killings of Unarmed Black People (2012–2016), "Linsanity" and Beyond: Being Asian American in the NBA (2012–Present), Racism and Contemporary Native American Athletes (2008–Present), Discussing the Solutions: Race, Sports, and Representation, References, 3 Perspectives, A Player in a New Game, Andre Alicea Black Quarterbacks: A Troubling Reflection of America, Daniel R. Davis Race in Sport: From Bahamian Unity to American Discord, Andrew Cole Maura They Say Confidence Is Key: A Sports Memoir, Tayler Simons The Problems with the Lack of Accessibility of Sports, Michaela Boyle Black and Blue: Making the Most of the College Athlete Experience at a Division I PWI, Isaiah Alicea Conversations (or Not) about Race in Martial Arts, Margaret Stansbery 4 Profiles, Biracial/Multiracial, Colin Kaepernick (1987–), Hines Ward (1976–), Black, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1947–), Muhammad Ali (1942–2016), Simone Biles (1997–) and the World Champions Centre, Harry Edwards (1942–), Curt Flood (1938–1997), LeBron James (1984–) and the I Promise School, Paul Robeson (1898–1976), Kenneth L. Shropshire (1955–), Native American, Oren Lyons (1930–), Shoni (1992–) and Jude (1993–) Schimmel, White American, Dr. Richard Lapchick (1945–) and the Racial and Gender Report Card, Organizations, American Tennis Association (ATA) (1916–), Black Coaches Association (BCA) (1988–2015) / National Association for Coaching Equity and Development (2015–), "Change the Mascot" Campaign (2013–), Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) (2015–), References, 5 Data and Documents, Data, Race and Sport: Youth Level, Table 5.1: Racial Differences in Sport Participation of Twelfth Graders in the United States (2010–2015), Table 5.2: Differences in Sport Participation by Socioeconomic Status of Twelfth Graders in the United States (2010–2015), Race and Sport: College Level, Table 5.3: NCAA Eligibility Center Division I Academic Requirements, Table 5.4: Men's NCAA Division I and II Coaches and Student-Athlete Racial Demographics from Eight Sports (2008–2018), Table 5.5: Women's NCAA Division I and II Coaches and Student-Athlete Racial Demographics from Eight Sports (2008–2018), Race and Sport: Professional Level, Table 5.6: 2018 Racial and Gender Report Card Grades for Professional Sport, Documents, Blackhorse v. Pro-Football, Inc. (2014), Stolen Identities: The Impact of Racist Stereotypes on Indigenous People (2011), Flood v. Kuhn (1972), Clay v. United States (1971), H. Res. 77 Encouraging the Development of Best Business Practices to Fully Utilize the Potential of the United States (2017), References, 6 Resources, Books, Articles, Films, Reports and Internet Sites, 7 Chronology, Glossary, Index,

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CIN1440862826G
9781440862823
1440862826
Race and Sports: A Reference Handbook by Rachel Laws Myers
Used - Good
Hardback
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
2021-01-19
384
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