{"product_id":"jack-johnson-rebel-sojourner-9780520280113","title":"Jack Johnson Rebel Sojourner","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his day, Jack Johnson - born in Texas, the son of former slaves - was the most famous black man on the planet. As the first African American World Heavy weight Champion (1908-1915), he publicly challenged white supremacy at home and abroad, enjoying the same audacious lifestyle of conspicuous consumption, and masculine bravado.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is a must-have addition to any boxing fan's library.\" -- Glenn Wilson Boxing News \"Runstedtler brings new perspectives to bear in Jack Johnson, Rebel Sojourner... it's well worth the read.\" -- Thomas Hauser The Ring \"Runstedtler presents an unexpected yet wholly authentic take on the great African American boxer, Jack Johnson.\" -- Alan Moores Booklist \"A fascinating must-read for students of African American or American studies covering the early 1900s.\" -- Jim Burns Library Journal \"My nominee for book of the year by a rising young scholar... For anyone interested in colonialism, imperialism, race, and the global impact of sport, this book is a must read.\" -- Mark Naison With A Brooklyn Accent \"A thoroughly researched, scholarly study, meant to be read slowly and considered deeply... Highly recommended for all readers.\" -- R. W. Roberts, Purdue University Choice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents List of Illustrations Acknowledgments  Preface: Sparring Nations, Global Problem Introduction: Jack Johnson, Rebel Sojourner  1. Embodying Empire: Jack Johnson and the White Pacific 2. White Censors, Dark Screens: The Jeffries-Johnson Fight Film Controversy 3. Jack Johnson versus John Bull: The Rise of the British Boxing Colour Bar 4. The Black Atlantic from Below: African American Boxers and the Search for Exile 5. Trading Race: Black Bodies and French Regeneration 6. Viva Johnson! Fighting over Race in the Americas 7. The Empire Strikes Back: The \"French Jack Johnson\" and the Rising Tide of Color  Epilogue: Visible Men, Harmless Icons  Notes Bibliography Index","brand":"University of California Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402867417431,"sku":"9780520280113","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780520280113.jpg?v=1730481725","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/jack-johnson-rebel-sojourner-9780520280113","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}