Athletic activism : global perspectives on social transformation

• Other Authors: Montez de Oca, Jeffrey (Editor), Thangaraj, Stanley I. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2023.
• Series: Research in the sociology of sport ; v. 17.
• Subjects: Athletes > Political activity.; Sports > Political aspects.; Social change.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781802622058
• DOI: 10.1108/S1476-2854202317
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (232 pages).

Athletes across the globe have engaged in high profile protests against state violence since NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s refusal to stand during the US national anthem in protest of state violence against Black communities. There is, however, a much longer global history that precedes and fol...