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Forty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black Athlete,Used
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From Jackie Robinson to Muhammad Ali and Arthur Ashe, African American athletes have been at the center of modern culture, their onthefield heroics admired and stratospheric earnings envied. But for all their money, fame, and achievement, says New York Times columnist William C. Rhoden, black athletes still find themselves on the periphery of true power in the multibilliondollar industry their talent built.Provocative and controversial, Rhodens $40 Million Slaves weaves a compelling narrative of black athletes in the United States, from the plantation to their beginnings in nineteenthcentury boxing rings and at the first Kentucky Derby to the historymaking accomplishments of notable figures such as Jesse Owens, Althea Gibson, and Willie Mays. Rhoden makes the cogent argument that black athletes evolution has merely been a journey from literal plantationswhere sports were introduced as diversions to quell revolutionary stirringsto todays figurative ones, in the form of collegiate and professional sports programs. Weaving in his own experiences growing up on Chicagos South Side, playing college football for an allblack university, and his decades as a sportswriter, Rhoden contends that black athletes exercise of true power is as limited today as when masters forced their slaves to race and fight. The primary difference is, todays shackles are often of their own making.Every advance made by black athletes, Rhoden explains, has been met with a kneejerk backlashone example being Major League Baseballs integration of the sport, which stripped the blackcontrolled Negro League of its talent and left it to founder. He details the conveyor belt that brings kids from inner cities and small towns to bigtime programs, where theyre cut off from their roots and exploited by team owners, sports agents, and the media. He also sets his sights on athletes like Michael Jordan, who he says have abdicated their responsibility to the community with an apathy that borders on treason.Sweeping and meticulously detailed, $40 Million Slaves is an eyeopening exploration of a metaphor we only thought we knew.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Forty Million Dollar Slaves'? A: 'Forty Million Dollar Slaves' explores the journey of African American athletes from historical oppression to contemporary challenges in the sports industry, highlighting their lack of true power despite fame and wealth.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Forty Million Dollar Slaves'? A: The author of 'Forty Million Dollar Slaves' is William C. Rhoden, a New York Times columnist and sportswriter.
- Q: What type of book is 'Forty Million Dollar Slaves'? A: 'Forty Million Dollar Slaves' is a hardcover book categorized under the History of Sports, providing a detailed exploration of the experiences of black athletes in America.
- Q: How many pages does 'Forty Million Dollar Slaves' have? A: 'Forty Million Dollar Slaves' contains 304 pages, offering a comprehensive narrative on the subject.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Forty Million Dollar Slaves' in? A: The book is listed as 'New' in condition, ensuring it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: When was 'Forty Million Dollar Slaves' published? A: 'Forty Million Dollar Slaves' was published on July 11, 2006.
- Q: What edition of 'Forty Million Dollar Slaves' is available? A: The available edition of 'Forty Million Dollar Slaves' is the First Edition.
- Q: What are the key features of 'Forty Million Dollar Slaves'? A: Key features include its provocative narrative, historical insights, and an exploration of the ongoing struggles faced by black athletes in the sports industry.
- Q: Is 'Forty Million Dollar Slaves' suitable for academic study? A: 'Forty Million Dollar Slaves' is suitable for academic study as it provides a detailed analysis of race, sports, and societal issues, making it a valuable resource for discussions on these topics.
- Q: Can 'Forty Million Dollar Slaves' be considered a biography? A: 'Forty Million Dollar Slaves' is not strictly a biography; it is a narrative nonfiction work that examines the collective experiences of black athletes rather than focusing on individual lives.