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Professionalism in sports. Professional sports (General)

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  • Amateurism in Sportby Lincoln Allison

    Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 61.95

    We often decry "amateurism", yet one can do things "for the love of it" rather than for money. It can also show that an economic system which has more voluntary, unpaid activity is a more efficient system. This work examines amateurism's rationale, its history, ethics and economics. more...

  • Careers for Sports Nuts & Other Athletic Typesby Wm. Ray Heitzmann

    McGraw-Hill 2004; US$ 13.95

    The inspiring Careers for You series shows career explorers how to examine the job market through the unique lens of their own interests--and find new happiness in the workplace. Vital information on each job includes:.:.; The latest data on training and education.; Stories of success from each field.; Advice on assessing job skills and marketing them... more...

  • Taking Shotsby Keith Glass

    HarperCollins 2007; US$ 12.99

    Bring a family of four to an NBA game today, and it costs around $500 to watch a bunch of seven-footers take bad shots. Perhaps the quote often attributed to P.T. Barnum is true—there really is a sucker born every minute. The NBA is in trouble. And as NBA agent Keith Glass describes it—he's part of the problem! If team owners are willing... more...

  • Opportunities in Sports and Fitness Careersby Wm. Ray Heitzmann

    McGraw-Hill 2003; US$ 12.95

    More than 100 ''opportunities'' for students and job seekers!. The most comprehensive career book series available, Opportunities in . . . covers a range of professions, from acting to writing, and encompasses traditional as well as cutting-edge careers. Each book offers job seekers essential information about a variety of careers within each field... more...

  • Working in Sportby James Masters

    Constable & Robinson 2011; US$ 10.19

    If you love sport and want to spend your working life in that environment this book will help you to find the right job for you. The sports and leisure industry continues to grow worldwide and it offers some exciting career opportunities. You'll be amazed at the range of careers available for all levels and types of sports enthusiasts - both at home... more...

  • How to be a Sports Agentby Mel Stein; Mark Levinstein

    Oldcastle Books 2012; US$ 18.94

    A sports agent. In its simplest form, a sports agent is an individual or company who represents a sportsperson. They try to get them a better contract, a better endorsement, a better sponsorship, a better deal. Nothing wrong with that, is there? Or is there? The problem, inevitably, is money. There are huge sums sloshing around in professional sport... more...

  • How to Be a Sports Agentby Mel Stein

    High Stakes 2008; US$ 14.99

    While the job of a sports agent is simple in principle?find the best contracts, endorsements, and sponsorships for clients?in practice it is a tricky and often confusing profession. This thorough volume provides essential information and invaluable hints on every aspect of the sports agent career path, with topics addressed including how to create... more...

  • College Athletes for Hireby ALLEN SACK; ELLEN STAUROWSKY

    ABC-CLIO 1998; US$ 98.00

    Many books have been written on the evils of commercialism in college sport, and the hypocrisy of payments to athletes from alumni and other sources outside the university. Almost no attention, however, has been given to the way that the National Collegiate Athletic Association has embraced professionalism through its athletic scholarship policy. Because... more...

  • Dictionary of Sport and Exercise Scienceby A&C Black

    A&C Black 2006; US$ 12.99

    The best value sports science book on the market. more...