Meyer, Stephen, <br/><br/>
Sports in America :  recreation, business, education, and controversy / 
Stephen Meyer. 
 - 2016 edition. 
 - viii, 150 pages :  illustrations ;  28 cm. 
 - Information Plus reference series .
 - Information Plus reference series. .
<br/><br/> "ISSN: 1557-5535." 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Chapter 1. Sports in American society : an overview -- chapter 2. Sports participation and attendance -- chapter 3. Sports and the media -- chapter 4. Professional team sports -- chapter 5. Other professional sports -- chapter 6. College, high school, and youth sports -- chapter 7. The Olympics -- chapter 8. Sports and health -- chapter 9. Performance-enhancing drugs -- chapter 10. Sports and gambling. 
<br/><br/> Explores the role of sports in American society. Covers participation and attendance at sporting events; the sports industry; illegal gambling and performance-enhancing drugs; and student athletes. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781573026703 (pbk.) 1573026700 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Sports--United States.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>GV 583  / .S66 2016