Money in Sports (Ethics of Sports) - Softcover

Hunter, Nick

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9781432959821: Money in Sports (Ethics of Sports)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1432959824 ISBN 13: 9781432959821

Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree, 2012

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Money in Sports examines how money has become tied to sports in a variety of ways, and what implications this has for both athletes and fans. Have there always been professional athletes who earn huge salaries? What is the role of advertising in sports? Exciting and varied case studies are used throughout this book to illustrate issues and concepts.

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About the Author:

Nick Hunter has written more than 30 books for young people. He has a degree in Modern History and specializes in writing about history and social studies. Nick enjoys all aspects of pop culture, particularly music from the 1950s to the present day. Before becoming an author, Nick worked in educational publishing for many years. He lives in Oxford, UK with his wife and two sons.

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*Starred Review* Although many youth nonfiction books use sports as a high-interest hook for reluctant readers, this entry in the new Ethics of Sports series takes a different tack by challenging readers to think about one of the most complex and pressing issues, along with drugs, in the modern sports world. Hunter first provides a quick history of how athletics grew from roots in religion and warfare in the ancient world, evolved as leisure activities during the industrial era, and transformed into the mega-money-making machine of the present day. His survey is an emphatically global one, focusing just as much on sports like cricket, soccer, and the Olympics as it does on the NBA, NFL, or MLB. He discusses the vast swells of cash that slosh around between fans, owners, players, networks, media, and advertisers, and he challenges his readers to think about all kinds of pertinent questions: Do massive salaries and endorsement deals dilute the purity of athletics? Is it fair for some teams to have more money to spend than others? Are fans getting screwed by skyrocketing ticket prices and $150 sneakers? Most critically, Hunter’s evenhanded and thorough treatment refrains from passing judgment on how money and sports have become so essentially linked. His point is that it’s worth thinking about and being as informed as possible. The robust back matter includes thorough source notes, challenging topics for discussion, and a list of things to keep in mind while attending your next sporting event. Grades 7-10. --Ian Chipman

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