Sports And Labor In The United States

Author : Michael Schiavone
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781438456836

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Sports and Labor in the United States by Michael Schiavone Pdf

Overview and analysis of labor relations in the big four American sports. Longlisted for the 2016 PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing presented by PEN American Center Are today’s professional athletes nothing more than selfish, greedy millionaires with no idea how ordinary people live? The common perception of today’s professional baseball, basketball, football, and hockey players is of individuals always wanting more money and better working conditions. When it comes to labor issues in sports, the usual media spin portrays topics such as strikes by players and lockouts by owners as millionaires in dispute with billionaires; each group as self-interested as the other. However, as is often the case, the truth is vastly different. Sports and Labor in the United States demonstrates that players are often exploited by ownership and fight for matters of principle, not simply material gain. In accessible, nontechnical language, Michael Schiavone presents a comprehensive examination of labor relations in American professional sports and how they have evolved over time. Separate chapters on MLB, the NFL, the NBA, and the NHL provide an overview and analysis of each sport from their organized beginnings up to the present day. Like no other work before it, Sports and Labor in the United States provides a comprehensive and detailed understanding of labor relations in American sports for scholars, those interested in labor issues, and sports fans. Michael Schiavone is the author of Unions in Crisis? The Future of Organized Labor in America.

Author : Dave Zirin
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781458786982

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What's My Name, Fool? by Dave Zirin Pdf

In Whats My Name, Fool? sports writer Dave Zirin shows how sports express the worst - and at times the most creative, exciting, and political - features of our society. Zirins sharp and insightful commentary on the personalities, politics, and history of American sports is unlike any sports writing being done today. Zirin explores how NBA brawls highlight tensions beyond the arena, how the bold stances taken by sports unions can chart a path for the entire labor movement, and the unexplored political stirrings of a new generation of athletes who are no longer content to just ''play one game at a time.'' Whats My Name, Fool? draws on original interviews with former heavyweight champ George Foreman, Olympic athlete John Carlos, NBA player and anti-death penalty activist Etan Thomas, antiwar womens college hoopster Toni Smith, Olympic Project for Human Rights leader Lee Evans and many others. It also unearths a history of athletes ranging from Jackie Robinson to Muhammad Ali to Billie Jean King, who charted a new course through their athletic ability and their outspoken views.

Author : Paul D. Staudohar
Publisher : ILR Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Collective bargaining
ISBN : 0875461174

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The Sports Industry and Collective Bargaining by Paul D. Staudohar Pdf

Study of collective bargaining in the sports industry in the USA - discusses how professional athletes' trade unions bargained or went on strike for wage increases, old age benefit, more advantageous labour contracts, etc.; describes trade union attitudes to drug testing and penal sanctions for violence; discusses these in relation to baseball, football, basketball and hockey. References, statistical tables.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Education and Labor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105045234320

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Labor Relations in Professional Sports, Hearings Before the Special Subcommittee on Labor...., 92-2, on H.R. 7152.., March 16, 22, and 29, 1972 by United States. Congress. House. Education and Labor Pdf

Author : Gerald R. Gems,Linda J. Borish,Gertrud Pfister
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781492586142

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Sports in American History by Gerald R. Gems,Linda J. Borish,Gertrud Pfister Pdf

Sports in American History: From Colonization to Globalization, Second Edition, journeys from the early American past to the present to give students a compelling grasp of the evolution of American sporting practices. This text provides students with insights into new and alternative perspectives, examines sport as a social and cultural phenomenon, generates a better understanding of current sport practices, and considers future developments in American sport. The second edition includes the following enhancements: • The final chapter highlights sport in the twenty-first century and gives students an updated view of contemporary sport. • Content about the progressive era now makes up two chapters and provides students with a clearer understanding of this instrumental period. • New “People and Places” and “International Perspectives” sidebars introduce key figures in sport history and provide students with a global understanding of sport. • Time lines with major sport and societal events and milestones provide context in each chapter. • More than 150 images provide historical authenticity and relate people and events to the accompanying text. • Chapter objectives and discussion questions help students absorb and apply relevant content. • An ancillary suite helps instructors prepare for class with an instructor guide, test package, and presentation package. This comprehensive resource delivers coverage of sport by historical periods—from the indigenous tribes of premodern America, through colonial societies, to the era of sport in the United States today. Sports in American History, Second Edition, examines how women, minorities, and ethnic and religious groups have influenced U.S. sporting culture. This gives students a broader knowledge of the complexities of sport, health, and play in the American experience and how historical factors, such as gender, ethnicity, race, and religion, provide a more complete understanding of sports in American history. The easy-to-follow material is divided into 11 chronological chapters starting with sporting practices in colonial America and ending with globalized sport today, making it ideal for a semester-long course. The second edition maintains dedication to providing authentic primary documents—including newspapers, illustrations, photographs, historical writings, quotations, and posters—to bring the time periods to life for students. An extensive bibliography features primary and secondary sources in American sport history. Sports in American History, Second Edition, is unique in its level of detail, broad time frame, and focus on sports and the evolving definitions of physical activity and games. In addition, excerpts from primary documents provide firsthand accounts that will not only inform and fascinate readers but also provide a well-rounded perspective on the historical development of American sport. With sidebars offering an international viewpoint, this book will help students understand how historical events have shaped sport differently in the United States than in other parts of the world.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor. Special Subcommittee on Labor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Labor laws and legislation
ISBN : LOC:0018546488A

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Labor Relations in Professional Sports by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor. Special Subcommittee on Labor Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Professional Sports
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 780 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Professional sports
ISBN : UCR:31210024872366

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Inquiry Into Professional Sports by United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Professional Sports Pdf

Author : Paul D. Staudohar
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781501717857

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Playing for Dollars by Paul D. Staudohar Pdf

Fans of professional sports have been forced to pay attention to labor relations in the last five years. The 1994—1995 season reminded baseball enthusiasts that a player's strike can mean something more than a swing and a miss, and the fans of other sports have experienced similar frustrations. In Playing for Dollars, Paul D. Staudohar analyzes the business dimension of sports with a timely assessment of the interactions among labor, management, and government in baseball, football, basketball, and hockey. Author of The Sports Industry and Collective Bargaining, an earlier version of the current volume, Staudohar describes the mechanics of contract and salary negotiations, including the pivotal issue of free agency. He explains how unions became established in sports, how the balance of power shifted between owners and players, and how the salaries of stars escalated. He investigates the gambling controversies and changing drug policies that have sometimes alienated fans and comments, as well, on the impact AIDS has had on professional sports. Sports events are media events and Staudohar takes a look at the effects of television contracts and international expansion. He also considers the future of team sports, discussing league expansion, prospects for growth, and the issue of franchise relocation.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 952 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1943
Category : Economic history
ISBN : MINN:319510014541176

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The United States News by Anonim Pdf

Vols. 5- include the monthly rotogravure supplement "Uncle Sam's news reel" (issued as section 2 from May 24, 1937, to Dec. 11, 1939) 30-54 cm.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 768 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Government publications
ISBN : OSU:32435055800874

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Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gerald R. Gems,Linda J. Borish,Gertrud Pfister
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-19
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781718203044

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Sports in American History by Gerald R. Gems,Linda J. Borish,Gertrud Pfister Pdf

Sports in American History: From Colonization to Globalization, Third Edition With HKPropel Access, helps students grasp the compelling evolution of American sporting practices. This text examines sports history as a social and cultural phenomenon, generates a better understanding of current practices in sport, and considers future developments in American sport. This comprehensive resource explores sport through various historical periods—including premodern America, colonial times, and the modern era. Sports in American History, Third Edition, features critical new content that will provide a framework for understanding how and why sport intersects with many facets of American society: Examination of how women, racial minorities, and ethnic and religious groups have influenced U.S. sporting culture Highlights of contemporary issues affecting sport in the twenty-first century, including the Covid-19 pandemic; social justice movements; changes in name, image, and likeness policy; and sports technology Reorganized content about sporting experiences in early America that highlight the most influential moments Updated People and Places features and International Perspective sidebars that introduce key figures in sports history to provide a global understanding of sport Full-length articles from the scholarly journal Sport History Review, delivered online through HKPropel, that supplement the article excerpts and associated discussion questions found in the text Sports in American History, Third Edition, is unique in its level of detail, broad time frame, and focus on the evolving definitions of physical activity and games. Primary documents—including newspaper excerpts, illustrations, photographs, historical writings, quotations, and posters—provide firsthand accounts that will not only inform and fascinate students but also provide a well-rounded perspective on the historical development of American sport. Time lines of major milestones in sport and society provide context in each chapter, and an extensive bibliography features primary and secondary sources in American sports history. A starting point into the intriguing field of sports history, this book will help students better understand the complexities of sport in the American experience and grasp how cultural factors and historical events have shaped sport differently in the United States than in other parts of the world. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is not included with this ebook but may be purchased separately.

Author : United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 740 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Employment forecasting
ISBN : IND:30000089076727

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Occupational Outlook Handbook by United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics Pdf

Author : John C. Weistart,Cym H. Lowell
Publisher : Lexis Law Publishing (Va)
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Professional sports
ISBN : STANFORD:36105043860415

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The Law of Sports by John C. Weistart,Cym H. Lowell Pdf

This work is intended for the general practitioner as well as the sports law specialist. Topics covered include regulation of amateur athletics, public regulation of sports activities, legal relationships in professional sports, enforcement of professional sports contracts, antitrust aspects of sports activities, collective bargaining and professional sports, and federal income taxation of sports activities.

Author : L. Jon Wertheim,Sam Sommers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Athletes
ISBN : 9780553447408

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This is Your Brain on Sports by L. Jon Wertheim,Sam Sommers Pdf

The executive editor of "Sports Illustrated" and a psychologist join forces to examine the behavior of those involved in professional sports, explaining how athletes can successfully put aside personal trauma on game day and why people love to root for aloser.

Author : Peter Smolianov,Dwight Zakus,Joseph Gallo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781135075699

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Sport Development in the United States by Peter Smolianov,Dwight Zakus,Joseph Gallo Pdf

The development of both elite, high performance sport and mass participation, grassroots-level sport are central concerns for governments and sports governing bodies. This important new study is the first to closely examine the challenges and opportunities for sports development in the United States, a global sporting giant with a unique, market-driven sporting landscape. Presenting an innovative model of integrated sports development, the book explores the inter-relationship between elite and mass sport across history, drawing on comparative international examples from Australia to the former USSR and Eastern bloc countries. At the heart of the book is an in-depth empirical study of three (traditional and emerging) sports in the US – tennis, soccer and rugby – that offer important lessons on the development of elite sport, methods for increasing participation, and the establishment of new sports in new markets. No other book has attempted to model sports development in the United States in such depth before. Therefore this should be essential reading for all students, researchers, administrators or policy-makers with an interest in sports development, sports management, sports policy, or comparative, international sport studies.