Beginning with a theoretical discussion of race, sport and media, this book critically examines issues of race, racism and sports journalism and offers practica

Race in Sports Media Coverage looks at how and why athletes of color are covered much differently than their white counterparts. Breaking down stereotypes and c

"A collection of essays about the intersection of sports, race, and the media in the 20th century and beyond"--

Written by one of the leading international authorities on the sociology of race and sport, this is the first book to address sport′s role in ′the making of

The book [is] . . . well researched. Chapters by contributing authors enhance the breadth of the content both from a cultural and media perspective. Individuals