Youth Sports in America: The Most Important Issues in Youth Sports Today
Written by a former Olympic consultant, this authoritative book examines youth sports in America today, from the organizations and companies that dominate organized youth sports to high-profile controversies ranging from burnout and out-of-control parents to the health risks of youth football.
* Examines negative influences of youth sports on families, from financial sacrifice to parental misbehavior
* Discusses the benefits of playing on an organized team
* Provides a historical overview of youth sports in the United States
* Contains a list of resources for further study
* Includes contact information on important sports-related organizations
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Published: United States, 21 June 2018
Format: Hardcover, 412 pages
Age Range: 0+
Dimensions: 25.7 x 18.3 x 3.3 centimeters (1.02 kg)
Writer: Arthur-Banning, Skye G.
About the AuthorSkye G. Arthur-Banning, PhD, is associate professor in the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management at Clemson University.
Reviews"A strong reference source on the sociology of sports for undergraduates and general readers." - Library Journal
"An important collection. . . . Covering a wide range of topics for a broad audience, this text is an excellent addition to academic and general collections. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readers." - Choice
"This collection of essays would benefit a researcher, both in undergraduate and public libraries, in search of a more 'social-science-flavored' analysis of topics surrounding youth sports in America." - ARBA