Professional athletes
By: Margaret Haerens and Lynn M. Zott, book editors
Series: Opposing viewpoints series; Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 206
ISBN-13: 9780737760682; 9780737760699
Subjects: Athletes; Conduct of life
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Table of contents: title: What is the role of professional athletes in society?; title: Professional athletes are role models  -- Richard Lowe ;; title: Professional athletes are not role models  -- Raina Kelley ;; title: Professional athletes are drawn to politics  -- J. Patrick Dobel ;; title: Professional athletes should not become politicians -- Robert Lipsyte.; title: How should pro sports treat performance-enhancing drugs and injuries?; title: Professional athletes should be allowed to use steroids  -- Charles Leroux ;; title: Cheaters do prosper  -- Reed Albergotti ;; title: Professional sports organizations have a responsibility to safeguard the health of players  -- Jed Hughes ;; title: Examining death of Denver Broncos' Kenny McKinley  -- Jon Wertheim ;; title: Is pro football too dangerous?  -- Stu Durando ;; title: Some NFL players still willing to hide concussions -- Howard Fendrich.; title: Should limitations be placed on athletes' free expression?; title: Professional athletes and managers have the right to voice controversial opinions  -- Nsenga K. Burton ;; title: Professional athletes should refrain from expressing controversial opinions  -- Cathal Kelly ;; title: The free expression of athletes is curbed when it interferes with profits  -- Bethlehem Shoals ;; title: Professional athletes should not be criticized for public religious expression  -- Samuel Coffin ;; title: Professional athletes should not engage in excessive religious expression  -- Jonathan Zimmerman ;; title: Social media can be beneficial for professional athletes  -- Lisa Lewis ;; title: Social media can be dangerous for professional athletes -- Thomas van Schaik.; title: What are some controversies surrounding professional athletes?; title: Gambling is a problem for professional athletes  -- Arnie Wexler ;; title: Gambling is not a problem for professional athletes  -- Brad Parks ;; title: Professional athletes need better financial education  -- Russ Wiles ;; title: Professional athletes are overpaid  -- Dan K. Thomasson ;; title: Professional athletes who commit crimes receive preferential treatment  -- RMuse ;; title: Professional sports leadership encourages criminality among athletes -- Holly Hughes.