Sport, Race, Activism, and Social Change

Sport, Race, Activism, and Social Change: The Impact of Dr. Harry Edwards's Scholarship and Service expands on the works of a man who spent three decades working for social justice as an activist, scholar, and public servant. Recognizing that more than forty years later his work is still current and relevant, this book examines the role of Dr. Harry Edwards in fighting against racial injustice in the field of sport.

Dr. Edwards’ original scholarship includes seminal pieces on race, sport, human rights, and the discipline of sport sociology. Sport, Race, Activism, and Social Change—written for sport management practitioners, sport studies scholars, and the sport enthusiast—provides necessary insight into the interplay between sport and society.

Sports, Race, Activism, and Social Change is organized into five units. Beginning with a historical overview, the text then addresses sport and community service, international perspectives, gender relations, legal aspects, sport administration, and media representations. As they read through these chapters students will explore topics such as:

• The Economic Dream of the Black Athlete
• Football as the New African Slave Trade
• The Role of Harry Edwards in Raising the Bar as a Public Servant
• Social Entrepreneurship as Social Activism

As they present comprehensive analytical scholarship in the areas of their research and expertise, contributors to this anthology also share their experiences. Sport, Race, Activism, and Social Change provides a framework for examining the significance of sport in promoting social change.