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"For every athlete who uses their platform for charitable, political, and social good, there are many whose unethical or even criminal behavior sends the wrong message. What is the responsibility of athletes to their fans, to their teams, and to their leagues? And how much responsibility do we hold for holding them in such high esteem? The viewpoints in this volume explore this complicated issue"--Provided by publisher.
4) Coach Carter
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Former Richmond High School basketball star Ken Carter returns to his alma mater as their coach and immediately sets down high standards of accountibility that are soon challenged by the players, the school, and the community.
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Professional athletes are omnipresent in the media, feeding a demand by sports fans for news about their heroes. Some are stories of personal achievement; others are of very public failures. But why do we hold up athletes as role models? And is it part of their job? This book offers a variety of perspectives on that question, as well as extensive resources for further research.
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This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether professional athletes are role models in society, whether professional sports organizations have a responsibility to safeguard the health of players, and whether limitations should be placed on athletes' free expression.