Description
From disturbing research on concussions to publicly-financed stadiums that benefit wealthy team owners, Ken Reed argues that much of our sports culture is broken. In the paperback edition, Reed provides a new introduction to bring this perennial topic up to the present, outlines the most pressing challenges, and offers practical solutions.
Author: Ken Reed
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 02/08/2023
Pages: 230
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d
ISBN13: 9781538176979
ISBN10: 1538176971
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Cultural & Social Aspects
- Social Science | Sociology | General
- Sports & Recreation | History
About the Author
Ken Reed is sports policy director for the League of Fans, a sports reform project started by Ralph Nader. Reed is a long-time sports marketing consultant, sports studies instructor, sports issues analyst, columnist and author. He holds a doctorate in sports administration and created the Center for the Advancement of Physical Education (CAPE) for the non-profit PE4Life, devoted to cardiovascular-based physical education for all students, K-12. He blogs on sports issues for the Huffington Post.