Taboo: Why Black Athletes Dominate Sports And Why We're Afraid To Talk About ItPublicAffairs, 5 авг. 2008 г. - Всего страниц: 352 In virtually every sport in which they are given opportunity to compete, people of African descent dominate. East Africans own every distance running record. Professional sports in the Americas are dominated by men and women of West African descent. Why have blacks come to dominate sports? Are they somehow physically better? And why are we so uncomfortable when we discuss this? Drawing on the latest scientific research, journalist Jon Entine makes an irrefutable case for black athletic superiority. We learn how scientists have used numerous, bogus "scientific" methods to prove that blacks were either more or less superior physically, and how racist scientists have often equated physical prowess with intellectual deficiency. Entine recalls the long, hard road to integration, both on the field and in society. And he shows why it isn't just being black that matters—it makes a huge difference as to where in Africa your ancestors are from.Equal parts sports, science and examination of why this topic is so sensitive, Taboois a book that will spark national debate. |
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... West Africa such as Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Cameroon. In fact, there is no such thing as an East African soccer powerhouse. Key skills necessary for soccer success including sprint-like speed are in short supply. East Africans are ...
... West Africa such as Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Cameroon. In fact, there is no such thing as an East African soccer powerhouse. Key skills necessary for soccer success including sprint-like speed are in short supply. East Africans are ...
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... West Africa—would be among the best bobsled pushers. As unlikely as it sounds, that notion is becoming true. Six ... African American men to win a medal at the Winter Olympics. “I never imagined this,” said Hines. “Not in a million years ...
... West Africa—would be among the best bobsled pushers. As unlikely as it sounds, that notion is becoming true. Six ... African American men to win a medal at the Winter Olympics. “I never imagined this,” said Hines. “Not in a million years ...
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... African American pushmen were not enough to overcome a sloppy run, as the US bobsledders missed a medal by .02 seconds. The unheralded French and British teams tied for the bronze medal. Two ... West Africa. CHA PTE R 4 T H E M O S 28 TABO O.
... African American pushmen were not enough to overcome a sloppy run, as the US bobsledders missed a medal by .02 seconds. The unheralded French and British teams tied for the bronze medal. Two ... West Africa. CHA PTE R 4 T H E M O S 28 TABO O.
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... West Africa 4x100m relay Marsh, Burrell, Mitchess, Lewis 37.40 8/8/92 West Africa (USA) 110m hurdles Colin Jackson (GRB) 12.91 8/20/93 West Africa 200m Michael Johnson (USA) 19.32 8/1/96 West Africa 400m Michael Johnson (USA) 43.18 8/26/99 ...
... West Africa 4x100m relay Marsh, Burrell, Mitchess, Lewis 37.40 8/8/92 West Africa (USA) 110m hurdles Colin Jackson (GRB) 12.91 8/20/93 West Africa 200m Michael Johnson (USA) 19.32 8/1/96 West Africa 400m Michael Johnson (USA) 43.18 8/26/99 ...
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... African descent (see Table 4.1).” While Africa is the mother-lode of the running world, talent is not evenly distributed across the continent but is concentrated in three areas: a swath of western African coastal states, notably Senegal ...
... African descent (see Table 4.1).” While Africa is the mother-lode of the running world, talent is not evenly distributed across the continent but is concentrated in three areas: a swath of western African coastal states, notably Senegal ...
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