Race in sports media coverage / by Duchess Harris, JD, PHD with Jill C. Wheeler.

Author/creator Harris, Duchess author.
Other author Wheeler, Jill C., 1964- author.
Format Book
PublicationMinneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2019]
Copyright Date©2019
Description112 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Subjects

Portion of title Sports media coverage
SeriesRace and sports
Harris, Duchess. Race and sports. ^A1438901
Contents Jack Johnson vs. Jim Crow -- Sports journalism and the black press -- Contrasts in coverage -- Breaking the color barrier -- Black brawn and white brain -- A tale of two athletes -- Social media: the new heavyweight -- Framing racism in sports media -- Leveling the playing field.
Abstract 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 creating opportunities for journalists of color are just two of the important topics discussed. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. - from the publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index.
Audience 1190 Lexile
Genre/formJuvenile works.
LCCN 2018947976
ISBN9781532116742 (library binding)
ISBN1532116748 (library binding)
ISBN(ebook)

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 796.089 H2408RS ✔ Available Place Hold