Contents |
1. Anatomy of a scandal -- 2. The Black Sox scandal (1919) -- 3. Baseball's reaction to Jacki Robinson (1947-1956) -- 4. Point-shaving in college basketball (1947-1951) -- 5. Race and drug issues in the National Basketball Association (1970s and 1980s) -- 6. Amphetamines and steroids in Major League Baseball (1940s-current) -- 7. Concussions and the National Football League (1900-current) -- 8. The Penn State University football child molestation scandal (2009-2013) -- 9. Individual gambling scandals -- 10. The social contract : scandals that transcend sports -- 11. Ethics, effectiveness, and a changing environment. |
Abstract |
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Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Language | English. |
Source of description | Print version record. |
Issued in other form | Print version: Lordan, Edward J. Sports and scandals 9781440829925 |
Genre/form | History. |
ISBN | 9781440829932 (electronic bk.) |
ISBN | 1440829934 (electronic bk.) |
Stock number | A758C659-EE14-422D-94AF-DCF8758973BB OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com |