The First Black Footballer - Arthur Wharton 1865-1930: An Absence of Memory

Summary

A biography of the world's first black professional footballer, set in the cultural and political context of Victorian England. Offers new insight into the onset of sport professionalism, the class divide and the roots of institutionalized racism.

Product details

• Authors: Phil Vasili, Vasili Phil
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2022
• EAN: 9780714649030
• ISBN: 978-0-7146-4903-0
• No. of pages: 272
• Weight: 620 g
• Series: Sport in the Global Society
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Biographies, autobiographies; Ethnic Studies, SPORTS & RECREATION / Soccer, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Sports, 20th Century, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, SPORTS & RECREATION / Track & Field, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Biography: sport, Social and cultural history, Football (Soccer, Association football), Association football (Soccer), Black & Asian Studies, Track & Field Sports, Athletics, Track and field sports, athletics, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Cultural & Regional