Scandals in college sports / / edited by Shaun R. Harper and Jamel K. Donnor

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910163875603321
• Autore: Harper Shaun R. <1975->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York, N.Y. ; ; London : , : Routledge, , 2017
• ISBN: 1-317-56941-5; 1-315-73722-1; 1-317-56942-3
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (255 pages)
• Altri autori (Persone): DonnorJamel K; HarperShaun R. <1975->
• Disciplina: 796.04/3; 796.0430973
• Soggetti: College sports - Corrupt practices - United States - History; College sports - Moral and ethical aspects - United States; College athletes - United States - Conduct of life
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
• Nota di contenuto: FIRST QUARTER. Recruitment and compensation scandals -- SECOND QUARTER. Competition schemes, academics, and unfair advantages -- THIRD QUARTER. Abuse and harm to student-athletes -- FOURTH QUARTER. Sexual misconduct and gender discrimination.
• Sommario/riassunto: Scandals in College Sports includes 21 classic and contemporary case studies and ethical dilemmas showcasing challenges that threatened the integrity and credibility of intercollegiate sports programs at a range of institutional types across the country. Cases cover NCAA policy violations and ethical dilemmas involving student-athletes, coaches, and other stakeholders, including scandals of academic misconduct, illegal recruiting practices, sexual assault, inappropriate sexual relationships, hazing, concussions, and point shaving. Each chapter author explores the details of the specific case, presents the dilemma in a broader sociocultural context, and ultimately offers an alternative ending to help guide future practice. This timely book highlights the impact that sports have on institutions of higher ; education and guides college leaders and educators in informed discussions of policy and practice.