Earl Smith sa zameriava na sociológiu športu, so zvláštnym záujmom o rasu a etnické vzťahy. Jeho práca skúma, ako sú šport a spoločnosť prepojené, a analyzuje jeho rolu v americkom sne. Smith využíva sociologické teórie na pochopenie sociálnej stratifikácie a rodinných štruktúr v mestskom prostredí. Jeho výskum ponúka hlboký vhľad do dynamiky rasy a športu v Amerike.
From Earmuffs to Motor Cars, Maine Inventors Who Changed the World
Focusing on the contributions of over 50 inventors from Maine, the narrative explores their diverse inventions, including earmuffs, chewing gum, and machine guns. Earl Smith highlights how these innovations have significantly influenced daily life and shaped the modern world, providing an engaging look at the intersection of creativity and practicality in American history.
Drawing on the latest scientific research, and addressing all the major sports of North America, award-winning journalist Jon Entine persuasively shows why biology and ancestry are significant components of the stunning ascension of black athletes. Charts throughout.