Description |
1 online resource (295 pages) : illustrations |
Contents |
pt. 1. Historical perspectives -- pt. 2. Fans' remembrances -- pt. 3. The radical press/agenda -- pt. 4. On the [level?] playing field -- pt. 5. Measuring the impact on baseball -- pt. 6. Measuring the impact on society -- pt. 7. Thank you, Jackie Robinson |
Summary |
With these words, President Clinton contributed to Long Island University's three-day celebration of that momentous event in American history when Robinson became the first African American to play major league baseball. This new book includes presentations from that celebration, especially chosen for their fresh perspectives and illuminating insights. A heady mix of journalism, scholarship, and memory offers a presentation that far transcends the retelling of just another sports story. Readers get a true sense of the social conditions prior to Robinson's arrival in the major leagues and the r |
Notes |
Includes index |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Robinson, Jackie, 1919-1972 -- Congresses
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SUBJECT |
Robinson, Jackie, 1919-1972 fast |
Subject |
Baseball players -- United States -- Biography -- Congresses
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African American baseball players -- Biography -- Congresses
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Discrimination in sports -- United States -- Congresses
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African American baseball players
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Baseball players
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Discrimination in sports
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United States
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Genre/Form |
Conference papers and proceedings
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Dorinson, Joseph, 1936- editor.
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Warmund, Joram, 1939- editor.
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Briley, Ron, contributor
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ISBN |
9781315703237 |
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1315703238 |
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9781317467243 |
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1317467248 |
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9781317467229 |
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1317467221 |
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9781317467236 |
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131746723X |
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0765603179 |
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9780765603173 |
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0765603187 |
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9780765603180 |
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