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In the insightful book **Modern Sport Ethics: A Reference Handbook, 2nd Edition** (PDF), readers are invited to critically engage with prevailing notions of sportsmanship and the character-building aspects of sports, particularly focusing on amateur and youth levels. This comprehensive resource not only sheds light on the complexities surrounding ethical behavior in sports but also encourages a deeper examination of how these issues reflect and influence societal norms.
- Explores the broader implications of ethical dilemmas in sports, revealing their ripple effects across the United States and beyond, thus emphasizing the interconnectedness of sports and societal values.
- Provides an in-depth look at significant historical events and key figures, offering a rich context that helps decode the roots of unethical behavior in sports today.
- Thoroughly defines and dissects critical ethical challenges—including cheating, fair play, discrimination, violence, and the misuse of performance-enhancing substances—in a singular and accessible volume.
- Presents an abundance of knowledge and practical resources aimed at instigating positive changes in the behaviors of coaches, athletes, and parents by advocating for educational reforms and a renewed focus on essential values like integrity.
Reviews
“This research handbook is a well-timed addition to the Contemporary World Issues series. It will offer yeoman’s service to high school, undergraduate, and other researchers.” — Booklist
“This insightful ebook supports the premise that coaches, players, parents, administrators, and fans need to teach, role model, and strengthen character development—including positive values. . . . Recommended for high, public school, and college libraries.” — ARBA
“An extensive presentation of historical and present-day ethics in a range of sports settings. . . . Generally, this ebook provides a thorough investigation of ethics in sports―both past and present. It will serve as an outstanding resource for those individuals who are interested in the study of ethics in sports. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates; general readers.” — Choice
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By engaging with this essential handbook, readers will discover the multifaceted dynamics of ethics in sports, gaining insight that is crucial for educators, athletes, and anyone passionate about fostering integrity and positive values within the world of athletics.
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