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Rutgers University Press Special Admission - Rutgers University Press College Sports Book

Name: Special Admission - Rutgers University Press College Sports Book
Brand: Rutgers University Press
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Anthropology & Sociology

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Explore the complex realities of collegiate athletics with Special Admission: How College Sports Recruitment Favors White Suburban Athletes. Published by Rutgers University Press, this work provides a critical analysis of the systems that shape modern sports recruitment. Readers gain a deep understanding of the historical, political, and economic factors that influence how students enter higher education through athletic channels. The book examines how race, gender, and economic status act as contextual factors in the admissions process. It looks closely at the racial and gender exclusion of non-white athletes and how resources are concentrated in white, suburban areas. By studying the impact of state control and resource access, this text offers a clear look at the disparities within the American campus system. This is an essential read for those interested in the sociology of sports and the systemic challenges within higher education.

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Analyzes the historical, political, and economic factors that drive current college admissions practices.

Provides a critical look at how race and gender exclusion affects non-white athletes in recruitment.

Examines the concentration of resources within white, suburban areas and its impact on athlete access.

Explores the role of state control and economic status in shaping the landscape of higher education.

Offers deep insights into the systemic issues surrounding college sports recruitment and resource distribution.

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Brand: Rutgers University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1978821212
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 13 August 2021
Listed Since: 13 October 2020

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