The Orwellian World of Modern Sport
Harry Edwards
Friday, 17 Feb 1984 at 8:00 pm – Sun Room, Memorial Union
Harry Edwards is Professor of Sociology at the University of California at Berkeley. Professor Edwards attended San Jose State University on an athletic scholarship and received his PhD in Sociology at cornell. He has lectured widely throughout the United States and Canada on sports and race and society. He has published numerous articles and books, including Sociology of Sport and Playing to Win: A Short Guide to Sensible Black Sports Participation.Part of the National Affairs Series: How Close Have We Come?
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