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Title:
Professional athletes / Margaret Haerens and Lynn M. Zott, book editors.
Author:
Haerens, Margaret.
Publication Information:
Detroit : Greenhaven Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, [2014]
Call Number:
GV706.55 .P76 2014
Abstract:
This title addresses various issues related to professional athletes, including their role in society; policies regarding performance-enhancing drugs; whether athletes' free expression should be limited; and other controversies surrounding athletes, such as gambling problems and high salaries. The Opposing Viewpoints series seeks to explore the varying opinions in a balanced pros/cons debate. It attempts to encourage critical thinking and issue awareness by providing opposing views on contentious issues.
ISBN:
9780737760682

9780737760699
Series:
Opposing viewpoints series

Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Physical Description:
206 pages ; 24 cm.
Contents:
What is the role of professional athletes in society? -- Professional athletes are role models / Professional athletes are not role models / Professional athletes are drawn to politics / Professional athletes should not become politicians

How should pro sports treat performance-enhancing drugs and injuries? -- Professional athletes should be allowed to use steroids / Cheaters do prosper / Professional sports organizations have a responsibility to safeguard the health of players / Examining death of Denver Broncos' Kenny McKinley / Is pro football too dangerous? / Some NFL players still willing to hide concussions

Should limitations be placed on athletes' free expression? -- Professional athletes and managers have the right to voice controversial opinions / Professional athletes should refrain from expressing controversial opinions / The free expression of athletes is curbed when it interferes with profits / Professional athletes should not be criticized for public religious expression / Professional athletes should not engage in excessive religious expression / Social media can be beneficial for professional athletes / Social media can be dangerous for professional athletes

What are some controversies surrounding professional athletes? -- Gambling is a problem for professional athletes / Gambling is not a problem for professional athletes / Professional athletes need better financial education / Professional athletes are overpaid / Professional athletes who commit crimes receive preferential treatment / Professional sports leadership encourages criminality among athletes
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