1.

Record Nr.

UNINA990007492860403321

Autore

Birot, Pierre <1909-1984>

Titolo

Les méthodes de la Morphologie / par Pierre Birot

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Paris : Presses Universitaires de France, 1955

Descrizione fisica

175 p. ; 25 cm

Collana

Orbis : introduction aux études de Géographie

Locazione

ILFGE

Collocazione

B-05-076

Lingua di pubblicazione

Francese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910337507103321

Autore

Markowitz Jeffrey S

Titolo

Mortality among Hispanic and African-American players after desegregation in Major League Baseball / / by Jeffrey S. Markowitz

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , [2019]

ISBN

3-030-17280-5

Edizione

[1st edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xxvi, 118 pages)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Public Health, , 2192-3698

Disciplina

796.35764

363.1120973

Soggetti

Epidemiology

Sports medicine

Social structure

Equality

Public health

Occupational mortality - United States

Hispanic American baseball players - Mortality - United States

African American baseball players - Mortality - United States

Baseball

Hispanic Americans

African Americans

Sports Medicine

Social Structure, Social Inequality



Public Health

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Preface -- List of Tables and Figures -- Part I - The Backstory -- The Roots of Baseball in the US -- A Mini-history of Latin America and Professional Baseball -- Literature and Statistical Review of Race/Hispanic Origin and Mortality -- Part II - Empirical Study Description and Preliminary Results -- Study Methods -- Births and Deaths in the Study Cohort -- Preliminary Testing of Main Study Hypotheses -- Part III - Other Independent Variables and More Definitive Testing of Study Hypotheses -- The Role of Educational Attainment -- Examination of Other Independent Variables -- Final Multivariate Testing of Study Hypotheses -- Part IV - External Analysis and Discussion -- Comparison of Mortality Rates Between Major League Baseball Players and the General Population  -- Summary, Conclusions, and Implications.

Sommario/riassunto

"This 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. Included in the coverage: The history and evolution of professional baseball in both the United States and Latin America Literature and statistical reviews of racial and ethnic inequalities in mortality in the US general population Overview and evaluation of methodologies used to statistically analyze mortality risk in this professional-athlete population Implications and applications of research findings related to Hispanic and African-American MLB-player mortality A unique perspective on a pressing public health issue, Mortality Among Hispanic and African-American Players After Desegregation in Major League Baseball is 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."--