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Bad Sports
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Author : Dave Zirin
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2010-07-20
Bad Sports written by Dave Zirin and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-20 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A THOUGHT-PROVOKING LOOK AT THE BIG BUSINESS AND IMMORAL PRACTICES BEHIND PROFESSIONAL SPORTS BY ACCLAIMED SPORTSWRITER DAVE ZIRIN, HAILED AS THE “CONSCIENCE OF AMERICAN SPORTSWRITING” (THE WASHINGTON POST ) The fastest-growing sector of today’s sports audience is the alienated fan. Complaints abound: from inflated ticket prices, $6 hot dogs, and $9 beers to owners endlessly demanding new multimillion-dollar stadiums funded by public tax dollars. Those sitting in the owners’ boxes are increasingly placing profit over players’ performances and fan loyalty. Bad Sports cuts through the hype and bombast to zero in on tales of abusive, dictatorial owners who move their teams thousands of miles away from their fan base, use their stadiums as religious and political platforms, or hold communities ransom for millions of dollars of taxpayer money to fund their gargantuan stadiums. As the multibillion-dollar sports-industrial complex continues to lumber along, Dave Zirin is the voice in the wilderness, speaking out for the common fan with a tough, passionate, and intelligent voice that will remind readers that there is more to sportswriting than glowing athlete profiles.
Bad Sports
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Author : Stuart Guinn
language : en
Publisher: Infinity Publishing
Release Date : 2005-05
Bad Sports written by Stuart Guinn and has been published by Infinity Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-05 with categories.
The death of a basketball superstar in a fiery car crash is just the beginning of a terrifying conspiracy that threatens all the biggest names in sports
Bad Sports
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Author : Dave Zirin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Bad Sports written by Dave Zirin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Sports categories.
"This book is a look at the big business and immoral practices behind professional sports. The fastest growing sector of today's sports audience is the alienated fan ... Those sitting in the owners' boxes are increasingly placing profit over players' performances and fan loyalty. This book cuts through the hype and bombast to zero in on tales of abusive, dictatorial owners who move their teams thousands of miles away from their fan base, use their stadiums as religious and political platforms, or hold communities ransom for millions of dollars of taxpayer money to fund their gargantuan stadiums."--Provided by publisher.
Really Really Bad Sports Jokes
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Author : Katy Hall
language : en
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Release Date : 1998
Really Really Bad Sports Jokes written by Katy Hall and has been published by Candlewick Press (MA) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Riddles, Juvenile categories.
Features a collection of jokes about school with each page devoted to a different theme.
Athletes Breaking Bad
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Author : John C. Lamothe
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2020-06-24
Athletes Breaking Bad written by John C. Lamothe and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-24 with Sports & Recreation categories.
At their basic level, sporting events are about numbers: wins and losses, percentages and points, shots and saves, clocks and countdowns. However, sports narratives quickly leave the realm of statistics. The stories we tell and retell, sometimes for decades, make sports dramatic and compelling. Just like any great drama, sports imply conflict, not just battles on the field of play, but clashes of personalities, goals, and strategies. In telling these stories, we create heroes, but we also create villains. This book is about the latter, those players who transgress norms and expectations and who we label the "bad boys" of sports. Using a variety of approaches, these 13 new essays examine the cultural, social, and rhetorical implications of sports villainy. Each chapter focuses on a different athlete and sport, questioning issues such as how notorious sports figures are defined to be "bad" within particular sports and within the larger culture, the role media play in creating antiheroes, fan reactions when players cross boundaries, and how those boundaries shift depending on the athlete's gender, sexuality, and race.
American Sports In An Age Of Consumption
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Author : Cory Hillman
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2016-07-13
American Sports In An Age Of Consumption written by Cory Hillman and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-13 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Sports are not what they used to be. New publicly funded stadiums resemble shopping malls. Fans compete for cash prizes in fantasy sports leagues. Sports video games are now marketing and public relations tools and team logos have become fashionable brands. The larger social meanings sports hold for fans are being eclipsed by their commercial function as a means to sell merchandise and connect corporate sponsors with consumers. This book examines how the American consumer culture affects professional and collegiate sports, reducing fans to consumers and trivializing sports themselves. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Being A Bad Sport
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Author : Joyce Berry
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
Being A Bad Sport written by Joyce Berry and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Conduct of life categories.
To Be A Revolutionary
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Author : J. Guadalupe Carney
language : en
Publisher: Communication Center 1
Release Date : 1985
To Be A Revolutionary written by J. Guadalupe Carney and has been published by Communication Center 1 this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Honduras categories.
Golf
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1941
Golf written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1941 with Golf categories.
Dad S Guide To Baby S First Year For Dummies
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Author : Sharon Perkins
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2016-08-01
Dad S Guide To Baby S First Year For Dummies written by Sharon Perkins and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-01 with Family & Relationships categories.
Your comprehensive, practical guide to dadhood Your new baby is nothing short of a miracle—and it's no wonder you want to keep your bundle of joy safe and sound through every stage of their first year. Dad's Guide to Baby's First Year For Dummies takes the guesswork out of being your baby's primary caregiver, giving you sound instruction and helpful advice on looking after your baby, the essential gear you'll need to baby-proof your home, practical solutions to common parenting challenges, and so much more. Whether it's due to a fledgling economy or a simple sign of modern times, more and more men are staying at home with the kids while their breadwinning wives or partners deal with rush hour traffic. Whatever the reason you've decided to take on the role of Mr. Mom, Dad's Guide to Baby's First Year For Dummies offers all the friendly guidance and trusted tips you need to be a fantastic full-time parent. Look after your baby and teach children great skills Help your partner through pregnancy, birth, and beyond Follow the habits of highly successful dads Be a hands-on, stay-at-home dad If you're a proud papa-to-be, Dad's Guide to Baby's First Year For Dummies ensures all your bases are covered, so you can spend less time fretting about fatherhood and more time cherishing your wee one.