Download or read book Smashing Barriers written by Richard Edward Lapchick and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2001 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book blends an insider's critique of the race politics of the sports industry withand activist's crusade against racial injustice.
Download or read book Breaking Barriers written by Constantine Nomikos Vaporis and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2020-03-23 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Travel in Tokugawa Japan was officially controlled by bakufu and domainal authorities via an elaborate system of barriers, or sekisho, and travel permits; commoners, however, found ways to circumvent these barriers, frequently ignoring the laws designed to control their mobility, in this study, Constantine Vaporis challenges the notion that this system of travel regulations prevented widespread travel, maintaining instead that a “culture of movement” in Japan developed in the Tokugawa era. Using a combination of governmental documentation and travel literature, diaries, and wood-block prints, Vaporis examines the development of travel as recreation; he discusses the impact of pilgrimage and the institutionalization of alms-giving on the freedom of movement commoners enjoyed. By the end of the Tokugawa era, the popular nature of travel and a sophisticated system of roads were well established: Vaporis explores the reluctance of the bakufu to enforce its travel laws, and in doing so, beautifully evokes the character of the journey through Tokugawa Japan."
Download or read book Smashing Barriers written by Richard Lapchick and published by Madison Books. This book was released on 2001-09-25 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with stories about sports figures like Muhammad Ali, Roberto Clemente, Tony Elliot, Tiger Woods, and Venus and Serena Williams, this new edition describes the changing face of diversity in sport (the growing numbers of Latino and female college and professional athletes). He addresses the value of youth athletic programs; the dangers of new racial stereotypes; and the importance of educating athletes to better balance sports and education fame and social responsibility.
Download or read book Breaking the Color Barrier written by Frank Foster and published by BookCaps Study Guides. This book was released on 2014-07-17 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of sports and race is messy. In baseball Jackie Robinson is universally touted as the first black major league player, which conveniently forgets Moses Fleetwood Walker and other players of color who appeared on 19th century diamonds. Football deals with the messiness a different way. The sport employs the term "modern era" instead. So Kenny Washington is the first black player of the "modern era." James Harris was the first black quarterback to start an NFL game in the "modern era." Art Shell was the first black head coach of the "modern era." The reason football has to append the qualifier to its historical racial milestones is because there was a man who was doing all those things back when the National Football League began. His name was Fritz Pollard, and this is his story.
Download or read book Vitagraph written by Andrew A. Erish and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2022 Peter C. Rollins Book Award and the 2022 Browne Best Edited Reference/Primary Source Work in Popular and American Culture Award In Vitagraph: America's First Great Motion Picture Studio, Andrew A. Erish provides a comprehensive examination and reassessment of the company most responsible for defining and popularizing the American movie. This history challenges long-accepted Hollywood mythology that Paramount and Fox invented the feature film, that Universal created the star system, and that these companies, along with MGM and Warner Bros., developed motion pictures into a multimillion-dollar business. In fact, the truth about Vitagraph is far more interesting than the myths that later moguls propagated about themselves. Established in 1897 by J. Stuart Blackton and Albert E. Smith, Vitagraph was the leading producer of motion pictures for much of the silent era. Vitagraph established America's studio system, a division of labor utilizing specialized craftspeople and artists and developed fundamental aspects of American movies, from framing, lighting, and performance style to emphasizing character-driven comedy and drama in stories that respected and sometimes poked fun at every demographic of Vitagraph's vast audience. For most of its existence America's most influential studio was headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, before relocating to Hollywood. A historically rigorous and thorough account of the most influential producer of American motion pictures during the silent era, Erish draws on valuable primary material long overlooked by other historians to introduce readers to the fascinating, forgotten pioneers of Vitagraph.
Download or read book 4D Impact written by Olu Brown and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 4D Church takes a critical and inspirational look at four aspects of 21st century church ministry: Technology, Hospitality, Worship, and Systems. Each of these aspects is key for developing vital churches and healthy church leaders. The author uses real life lessons from the 11-year journey of Impact Church, which is currently #5 out of the 100 fastest growing United Methodist congregations in the United States, and examples from churches and the market place, to inform, equip, and inspire the reader. The 4D Church offers: a diagnostic tool in each chapter to determine the current health and status of the reader’s church, real time inspiration from practitioners who are experiencing health and growth, guidance for readers to discern their level of fitness for their church assignment—is the leader/reader well-matched, or mismatched?, and guidance for readers to determine if their church has reached a point of irreversible decline. From the 4D Impact Introduction: "I have been blessed to serve as the founding and lead pastor of what one of [the] original twenty-five leaders called a 'movement.' Twelve years ago we didn't set out to plant another United Methodist church—we envisioned a movement...I have learned a few things about church health and growth from my own experience as a church planner and from the many churches across the country that our team has supported and consulted with over the years. I have learned that the capital-C Church is full of grace, and I've learned that hard work and sacrifice are necessary for a local church to be vital and growing... This book is for all churches and church leaders seeking to become vital and growing, or to remain vital and growing. This book may challenge you—I hope in a healthy way. It centers on four key principles for developing healthy and growing churches that smash barriers: Technology, Hospitality, Worship, and Systems. I am a living witness to these principles. As we say at Impact Church, you aren't called to lead an ordinary church; you are called to lead a movement."
Download or read book Better than the Best written by John C. Walter and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In these engaging and forthright interviews, thirteen African American athletes talk about how they endured through pain, loneliness, and rejection to become champions. In sports as diverse as football and fencing, wrestling and track and field, these men and women triumphed over the odds to become better than the best. Their legacy is in their accomplishments and in their determination to continue contributing to the societal transformation their efforts helped make possible. A V Ethel Willis White Book
Download or read book Fearless written by Connie Riker and published by Conrad Riker. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you tired of the constant marginalization and exclusion of women in the world of combat sports? Do you feel like you don't have a voice in a male-dominated field? "Fearless" is the ultimate guide to understanding and overcoming the challenges faced by women in the world of cage fighting. This book explores the historical exclusion of women in combat sports, the intersectional feminism in cage fighting, the psychology of women in this brutal sport, and the physicality and risks women face. It also discusses the role of women in shaping cage fighting, the spiritual and religious aspects, the media representation, and the future of women in this sport. Additionally, it covers the impact of social media, economic realities, political issues, and argues for the superiority of women in cage fighting. In "Fearless", you'll find answers to your questions and learn how to: 1. Understand the historical context of women's oppression in combat sports. 2. Recognize and navigate the ways in which race, class, and gender intersect in the narratives of women who cage fight. 3. Manage the motivations, challenges, and rewards that women face in choosing a career in cage fighting. 4. Learn about the physical demands, risks, and the importance of training, nutrition, and injury prevention. 5. Discover the contributions of women as coaches, trainers, promoters, and fighters. 6. Understand the role of religious beliefs and spiritual practices in the lives and careers of women cage fighters. 7. Explore the evolution of the image and representation of women in cage fighting in media and popular culture. 8. Speculate on potential future developments and opportunities for women in the world of cage fighting. Don't let your voice be silenced any longer. If you want to challenge the status quo, understand the struggle, and change the game, then buy this book today. Become 'Fearless' and join the revolution in combat sports.
Download or read book Breaking the Fear Barrier written by Tom Rieger and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-08-23 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes the reader through a journey of how fear of loss progressively creates barriers and bureaucracy that inevitably cause companies to fail -- and what leaders need to do to overcome these seemingly impenetrable walls. The greatest threat to an organization's success is not always the competition. Often, it is what a company does to itself. Because of fear, companies become plagued with barriers and bureaucracy that limit success, crush employees, and infuse frustration and a sense of futility across the enterprise. It starts with a narrowing of focus, which leads to the first level of bureaucracy: parochialism. Parochialism exists when managers and departments begin to view the world through the filter of their own little silo and build walls made of rules and policies to protect their turf. As businesses grow and become more complex, the second level of bureaucracy is reached: territorialism. While parochialism is about protecting a department from outsiders, territorialism is about controlling those inside the silo. The third and final level of bureaucracy is empire building, which is a response to perceived threats to a department's ability to be self-sufficient. These barriers cost organizations a fortune in inefficiency, turnover, waste, and demoralization. Tearing down these barriers is difficult, but it can be done. Parochialism can be eliminated by resetting rules and policies and refocusing on the ultimate mission of the organization. Territorialism can be eliminated by creating true empowerment, along with appropriate levels of accountability. Empire building can be addressed through shared goals and a set of guiding principles that help act as a referee in decision making. But that's not enough. Managers must also create a culture of courage to enable employees to take advantage of these new freedoms and accountabilities. Courage killers must be rooted out and dealt with swiftly and strongly. Finally, leaders must refocus on mission success rather than just checking off their part of the process, manage reference points, and engage employees. By doing all these things, an organization can become fearless and unstoppable.
Download or read book Critical Rhetorics of Race written by Michael G. Lacy and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this collection scholars seek to examine the complicated and contradictory terrain of the rhetorics of race while moving the field of communication in a more intellectually productive direction.
Download or read book Women s American Football written by Russ Crawford and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2022-11 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of women playing American football in the United States, focused on the growth of the game since the passage of Title IX in 1972.
Download or read book Rugged Waters written by Wayne Dawkins and published by August Press LLC. This book was released on 2003 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Right Every Time written by F. Price and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-08-28 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Druid looks at quality control for product and service industries, amplifying from his earlier book Right first time . Some highlights: Quality is a religion, with the same trappings and pitfalls as other religions; humanity can be distorted, but not abolished, by managerial decree and organizatio
Download or read book Asian American Sporting Cultures written by Stanley I Thangaraj and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delves into the long history of Asian American sporting cultures, considering how identities and communities are negotiated on sporting fields Through a close examination of Asian American sporting cultures ranging from boxing and basketball to spelling bees and wrestling, the contributors reveal the intimate connection between sport and identity formation. Sport plays a special role in the processes of citizen-making and of the policing of national and diasporic bodies. It is thus one key area in which Asian American stereotypes may be challenged, negotiated, and destroyed as athletic performances create multiple opportunities for claiming American identities. This volume incorporates work on Pacific Islander, South Asian, and Southeast Asian Americans as well as East Asian Americans, and explores how sports are gendered, including examinations of Asian American men’s attempts to claim masculinity through sporting cultures as well as the “Orientalism” evident in discussions of mixed martial arts as practiced by Asian American female fighters. This American story illuminates how marginalized communities perform their American-ness through co-ethnic and co-racial sporting spaces.
Download or read book Smash the Glass Cliff written by Connie Riker and published by Conrad Riker. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you tired of being held back by a society that favors men? Do you believe women deserve equal pay, opportunities, and respect? "Smash the Glass Cliff" is your guide to understanding the challenges women face in today's world and how you can overcome them. This book addresses the following questions: Have you ever been paid less than a man for doing the same job? Are you tired of being set up to fail while men are given opportunities to succeed? Do you feel like the burden of emotional labor is unfairly placed on women? In "Smash the Glass Cliff," you will find: - Strategies to navigate the wage gap and advocate for fair pay - Ways to identify and overcome the barriers set up for women in leadership roles - Insights on how to reject the objectification of women and reclaim your self-esteem - Techniques to challenge the unrealistic beauty standards imposed by society - Advice on managing the emotional labor in your relationships - Tools to assert your reproductive rights and control over your own body - Tips on balancing motherhood with career progression - Support in addressing and leaving abusive relationships If you're ready to challenge the status quo and fight for a more equal society, "Smash the Glass Cliff" is the book for you. Join the movement and buy your copy today!
Download or read book Life In The Faith Lane written by Daniela Gabrielle and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-06-23 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who says that an extraordinary lifestyle has to be limited to the elite? You can create a life filled with miracles, impact, transformation, and more when you become honest with yourself about how you'd like to lead your life and then begin implementing faith-based principles to ignite the life you really love. Let's be EXTRA...extraordinarily profitable and impactful each and every single day of our lives. Life In The Faith Lane is anchored in the message that there's no success without God and with God your life is limitless. No matter how vast your vision is, these twelve principles give you the practical and inspirational tools to tap into your vision and begin moving towards it. You will laugh, you will cry, but most of you all will lunge into a life... Where dreams are birthed... Purpose is pursued... Systems are changed.
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