Earl Smith's work primarily delves into the sociology of sport, with a keen focus on race and ethnic relations within this sphere. His writing examines the intricate connections between sport and society, critically analyzing its role in shaping the American dream. Smith employs sociological frameworks to dissect social stratification and familial structures in urban contexts. His research provides significant insights into the dynamics of race and sport in the American landscape.
From Earmuffs to Motor Cars, Maine Inventors Who Changed the World
Focusing on the contributions of over 50 inventors from Maine, the narrative explores their diverse inventions, including earmuffs, chewing gum, and machine guns. Earl Smith highlights how these innovations have significantly influenced daily life and shaped the modern world, providing an engaging look at the intersection of creativity and practicality in American history.
Drawing on the latest scientific research, and addressing all the major sports of North America, award-winning journalist Jon Entine persuasively shows why biology and ancestry are significant components of the stunning ascension of black athletes. Charts throughout.
Focusing on the complexities of African American family life, this book examines both well-known and overlooked issues such as marriage rates, non-marital births, incarceration, family violence, and chronic diseases like HIV/AIDS. It uniquely explores how individual choices intersect with societal constraints, offering a fresh perspective on the challenges faced by these families. By weaving together various factors, the authors aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the structural and personal influences shaping contemporary experiences for families of African descent in the U.S.
The authors present a groundbreaking perspective that views racism as a form of suggestion-induced sadism that can be addressed and remedied. They dissect how societies, particularly the USA, construct and perpetuate racist ideologies. Alongside their analysis, they offer a practical plan aimed at eradicating racism both nationally and globally, making a compelling case for actionable change.
This book explores the experiences and contributions of British women performing active service across the Eastern Front in Serbia, Russia and Romania during the First World War, focusing on representation of that experience though a range of written records. -- .
In the era of #metoo, Gender, Power and Violence provides a complex understanding about the ways in which institutional structures create an environment that facilitates and perpetuates gender based violence.