{"product_id":"9783030172794","title":"Mortality Among Hispanic and African-American Players After Desegregation in Major League Baseball","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSpringerBriefs in Public Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eMortality Among Hispanic and African-American Players After Desegregation in Major League Baseball\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJeffrey S. Markowitz\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \/ Epidemiology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in the coverage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe history and evolution of professional baseball in both the United States and Latin America\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiterature and statistical reviews of racial and ethnic inequalities in mortality in the US general population\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverview and evaluation of methodologies used to statistically analyze mortality risk in this professional-athlete population\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplications and applications of research findings related to Hispanic and African-American MLB-player mortality\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique perspective on a pressing public health issue, \u003ci\u003eMortality Among Hispanic and African-American Players After Desegregation in Major League Baseball \u003c\/i\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e​Jeffrey S. Markowitz, DrPH\u003c\/b\u003e, is an epidemiologist who has authored three books, \u003ci\u003ePigskin Crossroads: The Epidemiology of Concussions in the National Football League (NFL), 2010-2012\u003c\/i\u003e (2013), \u003ci\u003eLost Seasons: Arrests, Suspensions, Career Chaos, and Mortality Among National Football League (NFL) Players\u003c\/i\u003e (2016), and \u003ci\u003eMortality and Its Risk Factors Among Professional Athletes: A Comparison Between Former NBA and NFL Players \u003c\/i\u003e(Springer, 2018). From 1983 to 1992, Dr. Markowitz was an adjunct assistant professor of Public Health at the School of Public Health at Columbia University in New York, NY, USA.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e02 May 2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer International Publishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783030172794\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer International Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47404679954572,"sku":"9783030172794","price":49.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783030172794.jpg?v=1780595140","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783030172794","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}