Social Justice and the Modern Athlete: Exploring the Role of Athlete Activism in Social Change is an edited volume in which editor Mia Long Anderson and various contributors identify and discuss athletes who have been at the forefront of social movements to lead change in distinct areas of society, including politics, gender equity, and mental health.Contributors analyze how this activism speaks to the impact that athletes can have on raising awareness and...

This book critically examines the professional experience of sports journalists and the impact that has on the content the industry produces. In particular, it interrogates race, sexuality and disability through an intersectional lens. Drawing on the work of the Sports Media Identity Network, a collaborative project between scholars and sports journalism advocacy groups, this book combines quantitative and qualitative research and contributions from industry experts. By bringing together a...