Crossing Sidelines, Crossing Cultures

Crossing Sidelines, Crossing Cultures
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 322
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ISBN-10 : 9780761847441
ISBN-13 : 0761847448
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Download or read book Crossing Sidelines, Crossing Cultures written by Joel S. Franks and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated edition explores the vibrant community of Asian Pacific Americans through sports. This book tells intriguing tales of athletes, such as aquatic legend Duke Kahanamoku and diving gold medalist Vicki Manalo, but has been expanded to include Tiger Woods, Tim Lincicum, Troy Polamalu and other current athletes.


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