Fair and foul : beyond the myths and paradoxes of sport / D. Stanley Eitzen.

Author/creator Eitzen, D. Stanley
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, ©2006.
Descriptionvii, 249 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2005019546
ISBN074254561X (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0742545628 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks GV706.5 .E567 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold