Sport and Race

Hardback

Main Details

Title Sport and Race
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Richard Campbell King
SeriesKey Texts in Sports Studies
Series part Volume No. v. 1
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 244,Width 172
Category/GenreSports and outdoor recreation
ISBN/Barcode 9781845203375
ClassificationsDewey:796.089
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Publishing Details

Publisher A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Imprint Berg Publishers
Publication Date 1 September 2012
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

When studying sport, there is no escaping the specter of race. This introductory guide for students offers a comprehensive account of the relationships between sport and race. Broad in scope, Sport and Race considers a range of sports, national contexts, and racial and ethnic groups. Sport and Race is about more than stereotypes and prejudices. It examines the complex operations of race, racism, and racialization in sport worlds to students in clear language. Topics covered include scientific racism, (post)colonialism, ethnic nationalism, the racial economy of global sport, and anti-racism. It draws on global examples from North America, the UK and Europe, South Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Latin America and Africa. It looks at a variety of athletic pursuits, including baseball, cricket, football, running, and basketball.

Author Biography

C. Richard King is Associate Professor in the Department of Comparative Ethnic Studies at Washington State University.