Diversity and Social Justice in College Sports: Sport Management and the Student Athlete 1st Edition – (PDF/EPUB Version)

Diversity and inclusion have been constant, challenging themes in the American experience because we have long been a diverse nation. Within the realm of higher education, the foremost goal of this nation’s colleges and universities is to provide the best possible learning environment for all students. . . . Institutions of higher education must recognize the inherent worth and dignity of every person and seek to promote an understanding of human diversity in all its dimensions.
—from the Preface by Charlotte F. Westerhaus, vice president for diversity and inclusion, NCAA Each of the well-researched chapters in this comprehensive volume makes a singular contribution to understanding the complexities of diversity and social justice in college sports.