"The information series on current topics ... Formerly published by Information Plus, Wylie, Texas."
Includes index.
ISSN: 1557-5535.
Contents
ch. 1. Sports in American society : an overview -- ch. 2. Sports participation and attendance -- ch. 3. Sports and the media -- ch. 4. Professional team sports -- ch. 5. Other professional sports -- ch. 6. College, high school, and youth sports -- ch. 7. The Olympics -- ch. 8. Sports and health -- ch. 9. Performance-enhancing drugs -- ch. 10. Sports and gambling.
Summary
Explores the role of sports in American society. Covers participation and attendance at sporting events; the sports industry; illegal gambling and performance-enhancing drugs; and student athletes.