Jackie Robinsonās story is not only a compelling drama of heroism, but also as a template of the African American freedom struggle. A towering athletic talent, Robinsonās greater impact was on preparing the way for the civil rights reform wave following WWII. But Robinsonās story has always been far more complex than the public perception has allowed. Brooklyn Dodgers executive Branch Rickey famously told the young Robinson that he was ālooking for a ballplayer with guts enough not to fight back.ā J. Christopher Schutz reveals the real Robinson, as a more defiant, combative spirit than simply the āturn the other cheekā compliant ācredit to his race.ā The triumph of Robinsonās inclusion in the white Major Leagues (which presaged blacksā later inclusion in the broader society) also included the slow demise of black-owned commercial enterprise in the Negro Leagues (which likewise presaged the unrecoverable loss of other important black institutions after civil rights gains). Examining this key figure at the crossroads of baseball and civil rights histories, Schutz provides a cohesive exploration of the man and the times that made him great.
This book title, Jackie Robinson (An Integrated Life), ISBN: 9781538110201, by J. Christopher Schutz, John David Smith, published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (February 15, 2018) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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