Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Race in sports media coverage

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Duchess Harris, JD, PHD with Jill C. Wheeler

Series statement

Race and sports

Summary

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. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. - from the publisher

Table Of 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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification