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9781666904574: Social Justice and the Modern Athlete: Exploring the Role of Athlete Activism in Social Change

Synopsis

In this edited volume, contributors identify and discuss athletes who have been at the forefront of social movements to lead change in distinct areas of society, including politics, gender equity, and mental health.

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À propos des auteurs

Mia Long Anderson is associate dean and professor in the College of Arts and Media at Sam Houston State University.

John McGuire, PhD, is professor and Welch-Bridgewater Chair for Sports Media at Oklahoma State University's School of Media and Strategic Communications. Dr. McGuire was a co-editor for The ESPN Effect: Exploring the Worldwide Leader in Sports and ESPN and the Changing Sports Media Landscape. Dr. McGuire's work has been published in the Journal of Sports Media, Communication and Sport, International Journal of Sport Communication, Newspaper Research Journal, and Journal of Radio and Audio Media. During his 16 years as a sports announcer, Dr. McGuire did play-by-play or color commentary for more than 300 college and high school events while working for two Missouri radio stations. Over his broadcast and academic career, Dr. McGuire has won nearly two dozen awards for sports and news reporting.

Anthony Moretti is the Director of the Center for Innovative Teaching and Directed Engaged Learning at Robert Morris University, where he also is an Associate Professor in the School of Communications and Information Systems. He earned his PhD from the E. W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University.

Alison N. Novak is assistant professor in the College of Communication and Creative Arts at Rowan University.

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