Current Controversies in Sports, Media, and Society
Author | : Cynthia M. Frisby |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 544 |
Release | : 2019-03-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 1516587731 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781516587735 |
Rating | : 4/5 (735 Downloads) |
Download or read book Current Controversies in Sports, Media, and Society written by Cynthia M. Frisby and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-08 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Current Controversies in Sports, Media, and Society sheds light on how various issues, including racism, sexism, ageism, religion, politics, and more, are depicted in sports media. The text also demonstrates how sports media representation can influence both American culture and the individuals who consume said media. The book begins with an overview of the history of sports in American culture, the interplay of race, gender, media, and sport, and why we study