From Plantation to Playing Field: Historical Writings on the Black Athlete in American Sport.

Wiggins, David K.

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ERIC Number: EJ336818

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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From Plantation to Playing Field: Historical Writings on the Black Athlete in American Sport.

Wiggins, David K.

Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, v57 n2 p101-16 Jun 1986

The author reviews published material pertaining to the history of black athletes in American sport, focusing on the most influential books and articles, including popular literature. The aim is to assess the quality and character of the research and to make recommendations for further studies. (Author/MT)

Descriptors: American Studies, Athletes, Black Achievement, Blacks, Research Design, Research Methodology, Research Problems, Summative Evaluation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials

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Language: English

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