Current Controversies in Sports, Media, and Society
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Current Controversies in Sports, Media, and Society by Cynthia M Frisby
Sheds light on how various issues, including racism, sexism, ageism, religion, politics, and more, are depicted in sports media. The book also demonstrates how sports media representation can influence both American culture and the individuals who consume said media.
Dr. Cynthia M. Frisby is a full professor of strategic communication in the University of Missouri's School of Journalism. She earned her doctorate and master's degrees from the University of Florida's College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Dr. Frisby is a nationally recognized author on media portrayals of minorities, athletes, women, and teens. She has previously investigated the sources of American viewers' fascination with reality television, the effects of idealized images on perceptions of body esteem among African American women, and race and gender representation in sports.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781516522767 |
| ISBN 10 | 1516522761 |
| Title | Current Controversies in Sports, Media, and Society |
| Author | Cynthia M Frisby |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cognella, Inc |
| Year published | 2019-03-30 |
| Number of pages | 544 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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