Reviews
"This study is vital not just for academics in intellectual property law . . . history and sociology to use in teaching and research, but also for the wider public, especially fans of American Football."--Ruth Flaherty, Cultural Sociology, "An insightful resource for sports fans, sociologists, and critical sport researchers."--Munira Abdulwasi, AlterNative, "Those seeking a deeper understanding of the anti-Skins crusade will find a vibrant apostle in C. Richard King. . . . Illuminating."--Dave Shiflett, Wall Street Journal, "True meaningful change comes when whites actively address history, power, and race as manifested in US settler colonialism. King's most important assertions are what we can do now to promote change. . . . This book matters now more than ever."--Hannah Blubaugh, American Indian Quarterly, "The absolute high-water mark study of the contours surrounding the logics of contemporary mascotting."--Jason Edward Black, American Indian Culture and Research Journal, "If you oppose the use of a racist slur as the name of the NFL franchise that represents the nation's capital, this is the book for which you've been waiting. If you don't, this is the book you need to read."--Lawrence R. Baca (Pawnee), former national president of the National Native American Bar Association , "This book is one that should be read by anyone who cares about the use of this name by the team, no matter on what side of the issue the reader currently sits."--Lance Smith, The Guy Who Reviews Sports Books, "This study is vital not just for academics . . . , but also for the wider public, especially fans of American Football."--Ruth Flaherty, Cultural Sociology, "A vital work that will make a significant impact on our grasp of and debate over this issue."--Kevin Bruyneel, Native American and Indigenous Studies, " Redskins: Insult and Brand is timely. America seems to be waking up to a past mired in racism. Hopefully, those who are seeking to truly understand why Native American imagery on mascots is part of that racism will add this book to their reading."--Cristina L. Azocar, Communication Booknotes Quarterly, "King's study is powerful, well researched, compelling, and honest."--Daniel Casey, Misanthropester Blog, "An important and must-read book for understanding the Redskins controversy."--Andrew McGregor, Sport in American History
