Blacks at the Net: Black Achievement in the History of Tennis, Volume Two Contributor(s): Djata, Sundiata (Author) |
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ISBN: 0815608985 ISBN-13: 9780815608981 Publisher: Syracuse University Press OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2008 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Tennis - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - Sports & Recreation | History |
Dewey: 796.342 |
LCCN: 2005025794 |
Series: Sports and Entertainment (Hardcover) |
Physical Information: 0.93" H x 6.44" W x 9.21" (1.19 lbs) 288 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: While much has been written about black triumphs in boxing, baseball, and other sports, little has been said of similar accomplishments in tennis. In this final volume of his ambitious and thorough examination of black achievement in international tennis, Djata comprehensively fills that gap. Exploring the discrimination that kept blacks out of pro tennis for decades, he examines the role that this traditionally white sport played in the black community and provides keen insights into the politics of professional sports and the challenges faced by today's black players. |