Sports Economics Uncut
Author | : Brian Goff |
Publisher | : Edward Elgar Publishing |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2018-08-31 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781788118736 |
ISBN-13 | : 1788118731 |
Rating | : 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: “Sport has the power to change the world.” Sports Economics Uncut expresses this insight from Nelson Mandela, exploring sports as a fascinating mirror of the world and a powerful agent of change. In it, Brian Goff covers subjects ranging from the ebb and flow of racial discrimination, to inequality, law enforcement, managers and risky decisions, club membership, and politics. Much more than merely a review or synthesis, this book extends existing perspectives and explores provocative questions such as: how systematic is racial bias in pro sports today? Is all racial segregation in sports due to racial bias? How much are college athletes really worth, and is league parity really optimal?