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In virtually every sport in which they are given opportunity to compete, people of African descent dominate. East Africans own every distance running record. Professional sports in the Americas are dominated by men and women of West African descent. Why have blacks come to dominate sports? Are they somehow physically better? And why are we so uncomfortable when we discuss this? Drawing on the latest scientific research, journalist Jon Entine makes an irrefutable case for black athletic superiority. We learn how scientists have used numerous, bogus “scientific” methods to prove that blacks were either more or less superior physically, and how racist scientists have often equated physical prowess with intellectual deficiency. Entine recalls the long, hard road to integration, both on the field and in society. And he shows why it isn’t just being black that mattersit makes a huge difference as to where in Africa your ancestors are from.Equal parts sports, science and examination of why this topic is so sensitive, Taboois a book that will spark national debate.
Publisher : PublicAffairs; Edition Unstated (January 1, 2001)
Language : English
Paperback : 400 pages
ISBN-10 : 158648026X
ISBN-13 : 978-1586480264
Lexile measure : 1440L
Item Weight : 1.3 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 0.96 x 9 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book informative and entertaining. They appreciate its balanced approach to a difficult subject, providing an unbiased view of history and sports. The historical content is praised for its blend of anthropology, sports history, and sociology.
