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Race and Sports - (Contemporary World Issues (Hardcover)) by Rachel Laws Myers (Paperback)

Name: Race and Sports - (Contemporary World Issues (Hardcover)) by Rachel Laws Myers (Paperback)
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"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.
About the Author: Rachel Laws Myers is Dean of Equity and Inclusion at Choate Rosemary Hall, an independent boarding school in Wallingford, Connecticut, USA.
384 Pages
Social Science, Ethnic Studies
Series Name: Contemporary World Issues (Hardcover)

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About the Book

This all-in-one resource guides readers through issues and events at the intersection of race and sports in the USA.

Book Synopsis

"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

This all-in-one resource provides a wide-ranging overview of the history of race relations in American sports, from the nation's decades of segregation to today's thoroughly integrated teams and sports. It explores the history of minority involvement in sports at every level: the barriers broken, the stereotypes that have been shattered, and the challenges that many athletes of color still face.

The volume opens by providing extensive background on the topic of race and sports in American history before moving on to an extended discussion of specific controversies, problems, and events related to race and sports. Essays from a range of perspectives on the intersection of sports and race are featured, as well as biographical profiles of notable individuals and organizations, from Colin Kaepernick to Simone Biles. Other features include a detailed chronology of events, an annotated bibliography of sources for further study, and a glossary of terms.

Review Quotes

"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 the Author

Rachel Laws Myers is Dean of Equity and Inclusion at Choate Rosemary Hall, an independent boarding school in Wallingford, Connecticut, USA.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x .78 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.17 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 384

Genre: Social Science

Sub-Genre: Ethnic Studies

Series Title: Contemporary World Issues (Hardcover)

Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic

Theme: General

Format: Paperback

Author: Rachel Laws Myers

Language: English

Street Date: April 24, 2025

TCIN: 1003087015

UPC: 9798765142059

Item Number (DPCI): 247-50-7949

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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