Bibliograph

Race and sports management, by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD, with Michael Miller

Type

Label

Race and sports management, by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD, with Michael Miller

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

portraitschartsillustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

1260L, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Race and sports management

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

1101137888

Responsibility statement

by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD, with Michael Miller

Series statement

Gale eBooksRace and sports

Summary

This book examines the history of black and Hispanic coaches and managers in professional and college sports. Although opportunities to play sports are increasing for people of color, this title explores why the path from field to front office has been so difficult to navigate. A glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index are also included

Table Of Contents

chapter 1. Breaking barriers : Bill Russell -- chapter 2. Why diversity matters -- chapter 3. Rising through the NBA ranks -- chapter 4. Gridiron guidance -- chapter 5. From the diamond to the dugout -- chapter 6. Minority ownership -- chapter 7. Diversity in the front office -- chapter 8. Integrating league management and players' unions -- chapter 9. Fighting the stereotypes

Target audience

juvenile

Classification