Latinos in U.S. Sport

Latinos in U.S. Sport is the first comprehensive exploration of Latino culture and its relationship to sport. Spanning a period of 500 years from the 16th century to the present, this book discussing a wide range of Latino communities, regions and sports. Using newspaper accounts and primary sources as well as dissertations and scholarly articles from history, education, sport business and other disciplines, the authors provide a thorough and enlightening account of this population's role in U.S. sport history. The authors discuss the evolution of sport, games and physical activity. They also examine the shifting perceptions both within and outside of the Latino community and the outcomes of these changes.