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ABC-CLIO Jesse Owens: A Life in American History (Black History Lives)

Name: Jesse Owens: A Life in American History (Black History Lives)
Brand: ABC-CLIO
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Product Description A compelling resource for sports enthusiasts, Jesse Owens: A Life in American History places the life and athletic accomplishments of Jesse Owens within the context of race and American history in the early 20th century. The year 2020 marks the 40th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest track and field athletes in intercollegiate and Olympic history. This book examines Jesse Owens' upbringing, religious and spiritual life, and collegiate years and includes an examination of race, politics, and Nazi Germany as a backdrop to the 1936 Olympics. It also considers Owens' personal economic hardships after his triumph at the Olympic Games, his death, and his legacy. This biography series title will appeal to general readers, history buffs, and sports enthusiasts. Chapters are organized around the major developments in Jesse Owens' life, from his birth in Oakville, Alabama in 1913 to his death in Tucson, Arizona in 1980, and all of his groundbreaking athletic achievements in between. Primary source documents, sidebars, a timeline, and a bibliography provide valuable additional information for readers. The final chapter, "Why Jesse Owens Matters," explores his cultural and historical significance. Provides readers with an understanding of race, politics, amateur athletics, and the 1936 summer Olympic Games Demonstrates how pivotal moments in the life of Jesse Owens worked together to make him a champion Shows the importance of family, coaches, and friends in Owens' life and career Illustrates the importance of Owens' performance in the Berlin Olympics and how it created a platform for other African American athletes About the Author F. Erik Brooks is professor and dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Kentucky State University. Kevin M. Jones is associate professor and chair of the School of Education and human development department at Kentucky State University.

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Brand: ABC-CLIO
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1440873828
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Historical > Social & Urban History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 05 November 2021
Listed Since: 10 September 2019

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