Professional Athletes

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Table of Contents: Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints? -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. What Is the Role of Professional Athletes in Society? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Professional Athletes Are Role Models / Richard Lowe -- 2. Professional Athletes Are Not Role Models / Raina Kelley -- 3. Professional Athletes Are Drawn to Politics / J. Patrick Dobel -- 4. Professional Athletes Should Not Become Politicians / Robert Lipsyte -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 2. How Should Pro Sports Treat Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Injuries? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Professional Athletes Should Be Allowed to Use Steroids / Charles Leroux -- 2. Cheaters Do Prosper / Reed Albergotti -- 3. Professional Sports Organizations Have a Responsibility to Safeguard the Health of Players / Jed Hughes -- 4. Examining Death of Denver Broncos' Kenny McKinley / Jon Wertheim -- 5. Is Pro Football Too Dangerous? / Stu Durando -- 6. Some NFL Players Still Willing to Hide Concussions / Howard Fendrich -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 3. Should Limitations Be Placed on Athletes' Free Expression? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Professional Athletes and Managers Have the Right to Voice Controversial Opinions / Nsenga K. Burton -- 2. Professional Athletes Should Refrain from Expressing Controversial Opinions / Cathal Kelly -- 3. The Free Expression of Athletes Is Curbed When It Interferes with Profits / Bethlehem Shoals -- 4. Professional Athletes Should Not Be Criticized for Public Religious Expression / Samuel Coffin -- 5. Professional Athletes Should Not Engage in Excessive Religious Expression / Jonathan Zimmerman -- 6. Social Media Can Be Beneficial for Professional Athletes / Lisa Lewis -- 7. Social Media Can Be Dangerous for Professional Athletes / Thomas van Schaik -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 4. What Are Some Controversies Surrounding Professional Athletes? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Gambling Is a Problem for Professional Athletes / Arnie Wexler -- 2. Gambling Is Not a Problem for Professional Athletes / Brad Parks -- 3. Professional Athletes Need Better Financial Education / Russ Wiles -- 4. Professional Athletes Are Overpaid / Dan K. Thomasson -- 5. Professional Athletes Who Commit Crimes Receive Preferential Treatment / RMuse -- 6. Professional Sports Leadership Encourages Criminality Among Athletes / Holly Hughes -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- For Further Discussion -- Organizations to Contact -- Bibliography of Books -- Index. Review Citations: Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2014 pg. 95 (EAN 9780737760699, Paperback) Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2014 (EAN 9780737760682, Library Binding) Contributor Bio:  Haerens, Margaret B01