Includes bibliographical references (page 62) and index.
Contents:
Taking a knee -- F rom the great white hope to Black Lives Matter: sports and race -- Equal rights, equal opportunities: gender and sexuality in sports -- Patriotism and protest: sports and war -- Sports culture.
Summary:
"This book explores controversies in sports, including black boxer Jack Johnson, Jessie Owens in the 1936 Olympics, Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier, Muhammad Ali's refusal to fight in the Vietnam War, #MeToo and the US gymnastics team, and much more"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.