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Mortality among Hispanic and African-American players after desegregation in Major League Baseball

Title
Mortality among Hispanic and African-American players after desegregation in Major League Baseball / Jeffrey S. Markowitz.
Author
Markowitz, Jeffrey S.
Publication
Cham, Switzerland : Springer Nature Switzerland, [2019]

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Description
xxvi, 118 pages : illustrations; 24 cm.
Summary
This compelling book examines mortality risk among former Hispanic and African-American players in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the 40-year period following desegregation in the League. Analyzing a variety of biological, cultural, social, and environmental factors, the author illustrates the potential health effects of racial disparities on these elite athletes and fills a significant gap in the mortality literature. Included in the coverage: The history and evolution of professional baseball in both the United States and Latin America Literature and statistical reviews of racial and ethnic inequalities in mortality in the US general population Overview and evaluation of methodologies used to statistically analyze mortality risk in this professional-athlete population Implications and applications of research findings related to Hispanic and African-American MLB-player mortality A unique perspective on a pressing public health issue, Mortality Among Hispanic and African-American Players After Desegregation in Major League Baseball is a salient read for public health professionals including epidemiologists, medical professionals, and social scientists, as well as athletes, historians, and those with broad interest in African American and Latino health.
Series Statement
SpringerBriefs in public health, 2192-3698
Uniform Title
SpringerBriefs in public health.
Subject
  • Major League Baseball (Organization) > History
  • Major League Baseball (Organization)
  • Occupational mortality > United States
  • Hispanic American baseball players > Mortality > United States
  • African American baseball players > Mortality
  • Occupational mortality
  • United States
Genre/Form
History.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Call Number
JFE 20-4240
ISBN
  • 9783030172794
  • 3030172791
  • 9783030172800 (canceled/invalid)
OCLC
1089856978
Author
Markowitz, Jeffrey S., author.
Title
Mortality among Hispanic and African-American players after desegregation in Major League Baseball / Jeffrey S. Markowitz.
Publisher
Cham, Switzerland : Springer Nature Switzerland, [2019]
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Series
SpringerBriefs in public health, 2192-3698
SpringerBriefs in public health.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Research Call Number
JFE 20-4240
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