Books by Darron T. Smith

In the westernized world, human populations face diseases of slow accumulation such as diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. These modern diseases are caused by more than diet and exercise alone and are influenced by underlying inequalities that exist in Western societies. This book helps students and professionals understand the importance of social factors and how they affect population health.

With increasing numbers of transracial adoptions in the U.S., White Parents, Black Children brings to light the difficult racial issues that are often challenging for families to talk about. This book helps parents, educators, and others working with children to understand the issues, and help children develop a healthy understanding of themselves.

This book tells the story of Brandon Davies' dismissal from BYU's NCAA playoff basketball team to illustrate the thorny intersection of religion, race, and sport in college athletics. Weaving together the history of black athletes and the black Mormon experience, the book offers a powerful analysis of the challenges facing black athletes today.