El trabajo de Earl Smith profundiza principalmente en la sociología del deporte, con un enfoque agudo en la raza y las relaciones étnicas dentro de esta esfera. Su escritura examina las intrincadas conexiones entre el deporte y la sociedad, analizando críticamente su papel en la configuración del sueño americano. Smith emplea marcos sociológicos para diseccionar la estratificación social y las estructuras familiares en contextos urbanos. Su investigación proporciona importantes perspectivas sobre la dinámica de la raza y el deporte en el panorama estadounidense.
From Earmuffs to Motor Cars, Maine Inventors Who Changed the World
Focusing on the contributions of over 50 inventors from Maine, the narrative explores their diverse inventions, including earmuffs, chewing gum, and machine guns. Earl Smith highlights how these innovations have significantly influenced daily life and shaped the modern world, providing an engaging look at the intersection of creativity and practicality in American history.
Drawing on the latest scientific research, and addressing all the major sports of North America, award-winning journalist Jon Entine persuasively shows why biology and ancestry are significant components of the stunning ascension of black athletes. Charts throughout.
Focusing on the complexities of African American family life, this book examines both well-known and overlooked issues such as marriage rates, non-marital births, incarceration, family violence, and chronic diseases like HIV/AIDS. It uniquely explores how individual choices intersect with societal constraints, offering a fresh perspective on the challenges faced by these families. By weaving together various factors, the authors aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the structural and personal influences shaping contemporary experiences for families of African descent in the U.S.