White Sports/Black Sports: Racial Disparities in Athletic Programs

by Lori Latrice Martin

The racial makeup of sports in the United States serves as a classic example of racism in the 21st century. This book examines the racial disparities in sports and the continuing significance of race in 21st-century America, debunking the myth of a "postracial society."

Sports can serve as an inspirational example of what can be achieved through hard work and perseverance, regardless of one's race. However, there is plenty of evidence...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1440800537
• ISBN13: 9781440800535
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years