Money in Sports

by Nick Hunter, Darren Lingard (Illustrator)

Overview

Money in Sports examines how money has become tied to sports in a variety of ways, and what implications this has for both athletes and fans. Have there always been professional athletes who earn huge salaries? What is the role of advertising in sports? Exciting and varied case studies are used throughout this book to illustrate issues and concepts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484683170
Publisher:	Heinemann
Publication date:	06/17/2022
Series:	Ethics of Sports
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	611,420
Product dimensions:	6.38(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.13(d)
Age Range:	12 - 16 Years

About the Author

Nick Hunter has written more than 30 books for young people. He has a degree in Modern History and specializes in writing about history and social studies. Nick enjoys all aspects of pop culture, particularly music from the 1950s to the present day. Before becoming an author, Nick worked in educational publishing for many years. He lives in Oxford, UK with his wife and two sons.

Table of Contents

The Essence of Sports 4

Who's Who in Money and Sports 12

Living the Dream 16

Team or Franchise? 22

Sponsors, Endorsements, and the Media 26

Fans and Followers 34

The Stars of Tomorrow 38

Sports for Everyone 42

Dirty Money 46

The Future of Sports and Money 50

Topics for Discussion 54

Glossary 56

Notes on Sources 58

Find Out More 62

Index 64

Editorial Reviews

While many youth nonfiction book use sports as a high-interest hook for reluctant readers, this entry in the new Ethics of Sports series takes a different tack by challenging readers to think about one of the most complex and pressing issues, along with drugs, in the modern sports world. Hunter first provides a quick history of how athletics grew from roots in religion and warfare in the ancient world, evolved as leisure activities during the industrial era, and transformed into the mega-money-making machine of the present day. His survey is an emphatically global one, focusing just as much on sports like cricket, soccer, and the Olympics as it does on the NBA, NFL, or MLB. He discusses the vast swells of cash that slosh around between fans, owners, players, networks, media, and advertisers, and challenges his readers to think about all kinds of pertinent questions: Do massive salaries and endorsement deals dilute the purity of athletics? Is it fair for some teams to have more money to spend than others? Are fans getting screwed by skyrocketing ticket prices and $150 sneakers? Most critically, Hunter’s evenhanded and thorough treatment refrains from passing judgment on how money and sports have become so essentially linked. His point is that it’s worth thinking about and being as informed as possible. The robust back matter includes thorough source notes, challenging topics for discussion, and a list of things to keep in mind while attending your next sporting event. — Ian Chipman Booklist 4/1/2012 Top Ten Sports for Youth

Booklist

This book is part of the Ethics in Sports series focusing on ethical issues surrounding sports and athletes. The book covers such items as the influence of sponsorship, financial elements, fans, and pressures on young athletes. The book includes numerous photos, a glossary, and additional sources. –T. Saunders, Central School Omaha Public Schools 1/10/2013

Omaha Public Schools

Each book in this well-researched series begins with a brief chapter on the history of an issue facing athletes today. Examples and events for a variety of sports around the world provide a global perspective and add depth to the topics discussed. Each book ends with a chapter that look to future developments and trends, and includes topics for discussion and suggestion for further research. The series will be popular for students doing research and would be a good addition to most high schools and middle schools. Glossary. Index. – Terri Lent, NBCT School Librarian, Patrick Henry High School, Ashland, Virginia Library Media Connection October 2012 Issue Recommended

Library Media Connection

(4) YA Ethics of Sports series. Addressing crucial issues in sports, this series looks at ethics as they apply to athletes, coaches, sponsors, and others. Money considers the effects of money and media attention in the sports world. Ahead discusses technology, steroid use, and gene enhancement. The cramped pages include lots of captioned photos and text boxes alongside the readable text. Reading/DVD lists, websites. Glos., ind. – Nancy Hull The Horn Book Guide Fall 2012 issue

The Horn Book Guide

This text, and the series in general, provides a phenomenal look at issues in sports that have a wide impact and are a fabulous resource for teachers looking for good examples of nonfiction.

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