Chapter 14 The NFL, Activism, and #BlackLivesMatter

"What does it mean when a hit that knocks an American football player unconscious is cheered by spectators? What are the consequences of such violence for the participants of this sport and for the entertainment culture in which it exists? This book brings together scholars and sport commentato...

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Main Author: Modiano, Charles (auth)
Format: eBook
Published: Taylor & Francis 2018
Subjects:
NFL
Online Access:Get fulltext
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