In the Game: Race, Identity, and Sports in the Twentieth Century

by Amy Bass

Book Overview

Talking about race and sports almost always leads to trouble. Rush Limbaugh's stint as an NFL commentator came to an abrupt end when he made some off-handed comments about the Philadelphia Eagles' black quarterback, Donovan McNabb. Ask a simple question along these lines - 'Why do African Americans dominate the NBA?' - and watch the sparks fly. It is precisely this flashpoint that the contributors to this volume seek to explore. Professional and amateur...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1403965706
• ISBN13: 9781403965707
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 273 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 9.4"