Jackie Robinson: Race, Sports, and the American Dream [Paperback]

Joseph Dorinson (Editor), Joram Warmund (Editor), Charles E. Schumer (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1999 | ISBN-10: 0765603187 | ISBN-13: 978-0765603180

"There are defining moments in the life of a nation when a single individual can shape events for generations to come. For America, the spring of 1947 was such a moment, and Jackie Robinson was the man who made the difference." With these words, President Clinton contributed to Long Island University's three-day celebration of that momentous event in American history when Robinson became the first African-American to play major league baseball. This new book includes presentations from that celebration, specially chosen for their fresh perspectives and illuminating insights.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

To commemorate Jackie Robinson's breaking baseball's color line in 1947, Long Island University sponsored a symposium in Robinson's honor. Among those who presented papers, now assembled in this fascinating collection, were Pete Golenbock, respected sports biographer; Carl Erskine, Robinson's teammate for most of the Brooklyn years; and Lee Lowenfish, author of the best labor history of baseball, The Imperfect Diamond (1991). The topics include a personal memoir of a young Jewish boy's excitement over Robinson's debut; a surprising study of baseball attendance during Robinson's early career; and an essay that contrasts Robinson's response to racism with those of fellow black baseball pioneers Monte Irvin and Roy Campanella. The last two years have seen an abundance of Robinson material published of varying merit. This collection rises near the top of the field based on its freshness (all original pieces), diverse topics, and unique voices. In addition, Erskine's heartfelt tribute to Robinson as a friend is guaranteed to cause an ache in even the hardest heart. Wes Lukowsky --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Review

An indispensable analysis of the legendary baseball player as an individual and a racial symbol. -- Washington Times --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: M E Sharpe Inc (December 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0765603187
• ISBN-13: 978-0765603180
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,848,659 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #83 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( R ) > Robinson, Jackie

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5.0 out of 5 stars Realization of the Importance of Jackie Robinson, April 23, 2008

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This review is from: Jackie Robinson: Race, Sports and the American Dream (Hardcover)

Professor Joram Warmund is my Professor is my professor in History here @ LIU (NYC). This book shows and explains how important Jackie Robinson was and how his impact left a legacy on America. It also shows that Brooklyn was the epicenter of new change for the race issue in America. I never realized how important Jackie Robinson was until Prof. Warmund taught this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great discription and rare pictures inside., July 10, 2007

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This review is from: Jackie Robinson: Race, Sports, and the American Dream (Paperback)

This is a great book if you want to know more about Jackie. It has rare pictures inside of Jackie posing with fans. I originally bought this book for my Sports History class.