Current Controversies in Sports, Media, and Society

Current Controversies in Sports, Media, and Society sheds light on how various issues, including racism, sexism, ageism, religion, politics, and more, are depicted in sports media. The text also demonstrates how sports media representation can influence both American culture and the individuals who consume said media.

The book begins with an overview of the history of sports in American culture, the interplay of race, gender, media, and sport, and why we study