Today’s headlines make it clear that those who compete in collegiate sports face as many challenges off the field as on. Low graduation rates, use of steroids, discrimination, exploitation——all are part of modern college athletics, no matter the sport or competitive division. Going the Distance meets these problems head-on, giving...
Sport and Play in American Life has helped thousands of readers explore the world of sport in America from sociological, psychological, historical, and economic perspectives. In this third edition, Stephen Figler (Ph.D.) and Gail Whitaker (Ph.D.) include an exciting new chapter on a topic of increasing importance in sport today: ...
