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Forty Million Dollar Slaves : The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black Athlete by William C. Rhoden (2006, Hardcover)
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This hardcover book titled "Forty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black Athlete" by William C. Rhoden is a captivating read for sports enthusiasts and those interested in social science. Published by Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E. in 2006, this book weighs 18.7 Oz and has 304 pages. The book delves into the history of black athletes and their struggle for social and economic equality within the sports industry. With topics ranging from the general sociology of sports to ethnic studies and African American studies, this book provides insightful commentary on the state of American sports and race relations.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCrown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-100609601202
ISBN-139780609601204
eBay Product ID (ePID)50223894
Product Key Features
Book TitleForty Million Dollar Slaves : the Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black Athlete
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2006
TopicSociology of Sports, General, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation, Social Science
AuthorWilliam C. Rhoden
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight18.7 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2005-034952
Dewey Edition22
Reviews" Rhoden scores heavily with this Muhammad Ali of a book, one that blends autobiography with history, clarity of insight with passion. . . . A series of invaluable and irrefutable history lessons and contemporary cameos to illustrate Rhoden's thesis that even the best paid of black American athletes live a double life-- highly compensated, but in a state not unlike bondage." -- Arnold Rampersad, author of "Jackie Robinson: A Biography" and "Days of Grace: A Memoir" (with Arthur Ashe) " Powerful and prophetic . . . Rhoden courageously lays bare painful truths about a fundamental reality in American life: the centrality of the excellence and exploitation of black athletes." -- Cornel West, author of "Race Matters " " A book that touches the soul . . . Cuts to the heart of the matter, delivering a penetrating slice of the long and often painful journey to success taken by black athletes." -- Neil Amdur, former sports editor, "New York Times" " Reading this work is an emotional experience. . . . Once I started I couldn't stop. Informative, engaging, and extremely provocative, "$40 Million Slaves" caused me to alternately shake my head in violent disagreement one moment only to find myself nodding the next." -- Calvin Hill, former NFL All-Star and father of NBA All-Star Grant Hill " A provocative contribution to the literature on race and sports . . . For anyone who cares about America's future and sport in America, it's well worth reading." -- Paul Tagliabue, commissioner, National Football League " Breathtaking in scope . . . If you want tohonestly view race in America, "$40 Million Slaves" will give you the prism of sports as a vehicle to see how far we still have to go to really achieve equality in America. It's a must read." -- Richard Lapchick, director emeritus, Center for the Study of Sport in Society; columnist, ESPN.com; and author of "Smashing Barriers " " This is the best contemporary writing-- and best fuel for debate-- on the large role black athletes hold in American culture. Bill Rhoden is playing hardball with stars from Michael Jordan to Mike Tyson on the issue of blacks and sports by bringing history, politics, and race on the field." -- Juan Williams, author of" Eyes on the Prize" " Provocative and distressing-- just the right combination for beginning an important conversation." -- Kirkus Reviews, "Rhoden scores heavily with this Muhammad Ali of a book, one that blends autobiography with history, clarity of insight with passion. . . . A series of invaluable and irrefutable history lessons and contemporary cameos to illustrate Rhoden's thesis that even the best paid of black American athletes live a double life--highly compensated, but in a state not unlike bondage." --Arnold Rampersad, author of "Jackie Robinson: A Biography" and "Days of Grace: A Memoir" (with Arthur Ashe) "Powerful and prophetic . . . Rhoden courageously lays bare painful truths about a fundamental reality in American life: the centrality of the excellence and exploitation of black athletes." --Cornel West, author of "Race Matters " "A book that touches the soul . . . Cuts to the heart of the matter, delivering a penetrating slice of the long and often painful journey to success taken by black athletes." --Neil Amdur, former sports editor, "New York Times" "Reading this work is an emotional experience. . . . Once I started I couldn't stop. Informative, engaging, and extremely provocative, "$40 Million Slaves" caused me to alternately shake my head in violent disagreement one moment only to find myself nodding the next." --Calvin Hill, former NFL All-Star and father of NBA All-Star Grant Hill "A provocative contribution to the literature on race and sports . . . For anyone who cares about America's future and sport in America, it's well worth reading." --Paul Tagliabue, commissioner, National Football League "Breathtaking in scope . . . If you want to honestly view race in America, "$40 Million Slaves" will give you the prism of sports as a vehicle to see how far we still have to go toreally achieve equality in America. It's a must read." --Richard Lapchick, director emeritus, Center for the Study of Sport in Society; columnist, ESPN.com; and author of "Smashing Barriers " "This is the best contemporary writing--and best fuel for debate--on the large role black athletes hold in American culture. Bill Rhoden is playing hardball with stars from Michael Jordan to Mike Tyson on the issue of blacks and sports by bringing history, politics, and race on the field." --Juan Williams, author of" Eyes on the Prize" "Provocative and distressing--just the right combination for beginning an important conversation." --Kirkus Reviews, "Rhoden scores heavily with this Muhammad Ali of a book, one that blends autobiography with history, clarity of insight with passion. . . . A series of invaluable and irrefutable history lessons and contemporary cameos to illustrate Rhoden's thesis that even the best paid of black American athletes live a double life-highly compensated, but in a state not unlike bondage." -Arnold Rampersad, author ofJackie Robinson: A BiographyandDays of Grace: A Memoir(with Arthur Ashe) "Powerful and prophetic . . . Rhoden courageously lays bare painful truths about a fundamental reality in American life: the centrality of the excellence and exploitation of black athletes." -Cornel West, author ofRace Matters "A book that touches the soul . . . Cuts to the heart of the matter, delivering a penetrating slice of the long and often painful journey to success taken by black athletes." -Neil Amdur, former sports editor,New York Times "Reading this work is an emotional experience. . . . Once I started I couldn't stop. Informative, engaging, and extremely provocative,$40 Million Slavescaused me to alternately shake my head in violent disagreement one moment only to find myself nodding the next." -Calvin Hill, former NFL All-Star and father of NBA All-Star Grant Hill "A provocative contribution to the literature on race and sports . . . For anyone who cares about America's future and sport in America, it's well worth reading." -Paul Tagliabue, commissioner, National Football League "Breathtaking in scope . . . If you want to honestly view race in America,$40 Million Slaveswill give you the prism of sports as a vehicle to see how far we still have to go to really achieve equality in America. It's a must read." -Richard Lapchick, director emeritus, Center for the Study of Sport in Society; columnist, ESPN.com; and author ofSmashing Barriers "This is the best contemporary writing-and best fuel for debate-on the large role black athletes hold in American culture. Bill Rhoden is playing hardball with stars from Michael Jordan to Mike Tyson on the issue of blacks and sports by bringing history, politics, and race on the field." -Juan Williams, author ofEyes on the Prize "Provocative and distressing-just the right combination for beginning an important conversation." -Kirkus Reviews From the Hardcover edition., "Rhoden scores heavily with this Muhammad Ali of a book, one that blends autobiography with history, clarity of insight with passion. . . . A series of invaluable and irrefutable history lessons and contemporary cameos to illustrate Rhoden's thesis that even the best paid of black American athletes live a double life-highly compensated, but in a state not unlike bondage." -Arnold Rampersad, author ofJackie Robinson: A BiographyandDays of Grace: A Memoir(with Arthur Ashe) "Powerful and prophetic . . . Rhoden courageously lays bare painful truths about a fundamental reality in American life: the centrality of the excellence and exploitation of black athletes." -Cornel West, author ofRace Matters "A book that touches the soul . . . Cuts to the heart of the matter, delivering a penetrating slice of the long and often painful journey to success taken by black athletes." -Neil Amdur, former sports editor,New York Times "Reading this work is an emotional experience. . . . Once I started I couldn't stop. Informative, engaging, and extremely provocative,$40 Million Slavescaused me to alternately shake my head in violent disagreement one moment only to find myself nodding the next." -Calvin Hill, former NFL All-Star and father of NBA All-Star Grant Hill "A provocative contribution to the literature on race and sports . . . For anyone who cares about America's future and sport in America, it's well worth reading." -Paul Tagliabue, commissioner, National Football League "Breathtaking in scope . . . If you want to honestly view race in America,$40 Million Slaveswill give you the prism of sports as a vehicle to see how far we still have to go to really achieve equality in America. It's a must read." -Richard Lapchick, director emeritus, Center for the Study of Sport in Society; columnist, ESPN.com; and author ofSmashing Barriers "This is the best contemporary writing-and best fuel for debate-on the large role black athletes hold in American culture. Bill Rhoden is playing hardball with stars from Michael Jordan to Mike Tyson on the issue of blacks and sports by bringing history, politics, and race on the field." -Juan Williams, author ofEyes on the Prize "Provocative and distressing-just the right combination for beginning an important conversation." -Kirkus Reviews
Dewey Decimal796/.08996073
SynopsisRenowned "New York Times" columnist Rhoden deconstructs the black athlete in this explosive and absorbing discussion of race, politics, and the history of American sports. He argues that for all their money and fame, black athletes are no better off than slaves whose masters forced them to race and fight., Renowned New York Times columnist Rhoden deconstructs the black athlete in this explosive and absorbing discussion of race, politics, and the history of American sports. He argues that for all their money and fame, black athletes are no better off than slaves whose masters forced them to race and fight.
LC Classification NumberGV583R46 2006
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