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Rob Ruck

    El trabajo de Rob Ruck profundiza en el rico tapiz de la historia deportiva, explorando cómo las actividades atléticas han dado forma a comunidades e identidades, particularmente en contextos afroamericanos e internacionales. A través de su trabajo académico y aclamada filmografía documental, descubre narrativas convincentes que resaltan el profundo impacto social y cultural del deporte. Sus escritos y películas a menudo iluminan historias menos conocidas, posicionando el deporte como una lente crucial a través de la cual comprender las tendencias históricas más amplias y las experiencias humanas.

    Tropic of Football
    Raceball
    • Raceball

      How the Major Leagues Colonized the Black and Latin Game

      • 288 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      The book offers a groundbreaking exploration of the intertwined histories of African Americans and Latinos in Major League Baseball, highlighting their significant contributions and shared struggles within the sport. Through a narrative that combines historical analysis with personal stories, it sheds light on the social and cultural dynamics that shaped baseball, providing a unique perspective on race, identity, and teamwork in American history. This work not only celebrates the athletes but also examines the broader implications of their legacies in the sport.

      Raceball
    • Tropic of Football

      • 305 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      How a tiny Pacific archipelago is producing more players - from Troy Polamalu to Marcus Mariota - for the NFL than anywhere else in the world, by an award- winning sports historian

      Tropic of Football