Sports Journalism and Coming Out Stories

Jason Collins and Michael Sam

Nonfiction, Sports, Reference, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies
Cover of the book Sports Journalism and Coming Out Stories by William P. Cassidy, Springer International Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: William P. Cassidy ISBN: 9783319627700
Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication: July 28, 2017
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: William P. Cassidy
ISBN: 9783319627700
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication: July 28, 2017
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English

This book examines how sports journalists covered the historic coming out stories of National Basketball Association (NBA) veteran Jason Collins and football All-American Michael Sam in the context of sports’ “toy department” reputation as a field whose standards are often criticized as lacking in rigor and depth compared to other forms of journalism. Employing a media sociology approach, reporting about Collins and Sam is addressed in the book via three content analysis studies and interviews with two prominent sports journalists. An overview of other pertinent research is provided along with a detailed account of both athletes’ stories. This work should appeal to readers interested in sports journalism, the role of sport in society, and media coverage of gay professional athletes.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book examines how sports journalists covered the historic coming out stories of National Basketball Association (NBA) veteran Jason Collins and football All-American Michael Sam in the context of sports’ “toy department” reputation as a field whose standards are often criticized as lacking in rigor and depth compared to other forms of journalism. Employing a media sociology approach, reporting about Collins and Sam is addressed in the book via three content analysis studies and interviews with two prominent sports journalists. An overview of other pertinent research is provided along with a detailed account of both athletes’ stories. This work should appeal to readers interested in sports journalism, the role of sport in society, and media coverage of gay professional athletes.

More books from Springer International Publishing

Cover of the book Reactor Core Monitoring by William P. Cassidy
Cover of the book Aesthetics of Universal Knowledge by William P. Cassidy
Cover of the book Algorithmic Decision Theory by William P. Cassidy
Cover of the book Non-technological Innovations for Sustainable Transport by William P. Cassidy
Cover of the book Quantum Mechanics in Matrix Form by William P. Cassidy
Cover of the book Computer Vision - ACCV 2014 Workshops by William P. Cassidy
Cover of the book Astrobiological Neurosystems by William P. Cassidy
Cover of the book Meshfree Methods for Partial Differential Equations IX by William P. Cassidy
Cover of the book Unveiling Dynamics and Complexity by William P. Cassidy
Cover of the book Network and System Security by William P. Cassidy
Cover of the book Universal Biology after Aristotle, Kant, and Hegel by William P. Cassidy
Cover of the book Humanism and Technology by William P. Cassidy
Cover of the book From Body Fuel to Universal Poison by William P. Cassidy
Cover of the book Criminal Liability of Political Decision-Makers by William P. Cassidy
Cover of the book Statistical Approaches for Landslide Susceptibility Assessment and Prediction by William P. Cassidy
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy