Race and Sports

A Reference Handbook

Rachel Laws Myers (Choate Rosemary Hall, USA)

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA
24 April 2025

Social discrimination; Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies; Sociology: sport & leisure; Politics & government

Series: Contemporary World Issues

""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.

By: Rachel Laws Myers (Choate Rosemary Hall USA)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9798765142059
Series: Contemporary World Issues
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 24 April 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Primary , Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

Reviews for Race and Sports: A Reference Handbook

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 *