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Special Admission

- How College Sports Recruitment Favors White, Suburban Athletes

About Special Admission

Special Admission contradicts the national belief that college sports provide an avenue for upward mobility. Kirsten Hextrum reveals the dynamic relationship between the state, elite groups, private entities, educational institutions, and athletic organizations that concentrate opportunities in white suburban communities. Thus, college sports allow white, middle-class athletes to accelerate their advantages through admission to elite universities.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781978821200
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 260
  • Published:
  • August 12, 2021
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 4 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 1, 2024

Description of Special Admission

Special Admission contradicts the national belief that college sports provide an avenue for upward mobility. Kirsten Hextrum reveals the dynamic relationship between the state, elite groups, private entities, educational institutions, and athletic organizations that concentrate opportunities in white suburban communities. Thus, college sports allow white, middle-class athletes to accelerate their advantages through admission to elite universities.

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