Fair and foul : beyond the myths and paradoxes of sport / D. Stanley Eitzen.
| Author/creator | Eitzen, D. Stanley |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, ©2006. |
| Description | vii, 249 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The duality of sport -- Sport unites, sport divides -- Names, logos, mascots, and flags : the contradictory uses of sports symbols -- Sport is fair, sport is foul -- Sport is healthy, sport is destructive -- Sport is expressive, sport is controlled -- Myth : sports are played on a level playing field -- The contradictions of big-time college sports -- The path to success? : myth and reality -- Professional sport franchises : public teams, private businesses -- The globalization of sport -- The challenge : changing sport. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2005019546 |
| ISBN | 074254561X (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0742545628 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GV706.5 .E567 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |