Commodified and Criminalized: New Racism and African Americans in Contemporary Sports

Leonard, David J. (Editor)/ King, C. Richard (Editor)/ Andrews, David L. (Contributor)/ Cole, C. L. (Contributor)/ Guerrero, Lisa (Contributor)

ISBN 10: 1442206780 / ISBN 13: 9781442206786

Published by Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc, 2012

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reprint edition. 262 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Commodified and Criminalized: New Racism and African Americans in Contemporary Sports
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1442206780
• ISBN 13: 9781442206786
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.43 kilograms

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Synopsis

Commodified and Criminalized examines the centrality of sport to discussions of racial ideologies and racist practices in the 21st century. It disputes familiar refrains of racial progress, arguing that athletes sit in a contradictory position masked by the logics of new racism and dominant white racial frames. Contributors discuss athletes ranging from Tiger Woods and Serena Williams to Freddy Adu and Shani Davis.

About the Authors

David L. Andrews is Associate Professor of Sport and Cultural Studies, University of Maryland.

Michael L. Silk is Assistant Professor, Sport, Commerce and Culture, University of Maryland.