Concussion by Jeanne Marie Laskas
A Story of Brain Trauma, Football, and the Struggle to Change the Game
The narrative delves into the groundbreaking work of Dr. Bennet Omalu, a forensic pathologist who uncovers the link between repeated head trauma in professional football players and a degenerative brain disease known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). As he battles against the powerful National Football League, which initially dismisses his findings, the story highlights the challenges of confronting a beloved American institution with uncomfortable truths. Through meticulous research and a compelling personal journey, the book sheds light on the broader implications of sports-related brain injuries and the struggle for recognition and reform.
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- 2015
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- 256-272
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- English
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