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Author:
Andrews, Vernon L., 1958- author.
Title:
Policing black athletes : racial disconnect in sports / Vernon L. Andrews.
Publisher:
Peter Lang PublishingInc.,
Copyright Date:
2020
Description:
xxxviii, 285 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Subject:
Racism in sports--United States.
Discrimination in sports--United States.
African American athletes--Social conditions.
Hispanic American athletes--Social conditions.
Notes:
"The Global Intersectionality of Education, Sports, Race and Gender series is part of the Peter Lang education list." Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Forward : the ripple effect of Colin Kaepernick : within and beyond the NFL -- Introduction : meet your new neighbor / Richard Sherman -- "Act like you've been there before!" : the age-old taunt of white privilege -- Exploring sports conduct & cultural identity -- The illegal use of black expression : before & after Muhammad Ali -- The interwoven fabric of African Americans, sport, church & community -- Some blacks don't dance & some blacks don't shout -- Good & bad sportsmanship : Walter Camp, Hobey Baker & Muhammad Ali -- How white people think -- White homes, rural settings and reflections on celebration rules -- Humility abroad : New Zealand sport, women & the tall poppy syndrome -- Fans, celebrations, and NCAA rules -- Conclusion.
Summary:
"Black (and Latinx) athletes enjoy individuality within a team context, and at one and the same time express themselves with the intent of motivating their teammates. But there is still a racial disconnect with many people"-- Provided by publisher.
Series:
Global intersectionality of education, sports, race, and gender ; vol. 2
ISBN:
1433167875
9781433167874
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1157728264
LCCN:
2020024898
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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