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- Stanford Economics and Finance
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- Book Title
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Stanford University Press
ISBN-10
0804774366
ISBN-13
9780804774369
eBay Product ID (ePID)
166382541
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
312 Pages
Publication Name
15 Sports Myths and Why They're Wrong
Language
English
Publication Year
2013
Subject
Business Aspects, General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Sports & Recreation, Business & Economics
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
23 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
1
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2013-014691
Reviews
"Fort and Winfree address an interesting issue--the role of collegiate and professional sports in American society and of economic analysis in helping to understand that role . . . Recommended."--D. A. Coffin, CHOICE, "Fort and Winfree address an interesting issue—the role of collegiate and professional sports in American society and of economic analysis in helping to understand that role . . . Recommended."—D. A. Coffin, CHOICE, "As mythbusters, Fort and Winfree had me nodding my head in concurrence, shaking it in disagreement, and smoking over the hotly contested issues that they raise. They consistently deliver thoughtful, insightful, and provocative arguments that make for an entertaining and eye-opening read."-Paul J. Dolan, CEO, Chairman and Owner, Cleveland Indians, " 15 Sports Myths debunks long-held tenants in the industry, so seemingly pure of heart as to be unassailable. But, they are deceptions. Fort and Winfree take on well-known examples such as drafts, trades, free agent signings, and decisions made by the lords of the leagues in order to get at the truth. This book gives us a sporting chance at knowing the truth. Through the focus of an economics lens, it beams ethics."-Ron MacLean, CBC Sportscaster and Host, Hockey Night in Canada, " 15 Sports Myths debunks long-held tenets in the industry, so seemingly pure of heart as to be unassailable. But, they are deceptions. Fort and Winfree take on well-known examples such as drafts, trades, free agent signings, and decisions made by the lords of the leagues in order to get at the truth. This book gives us a sporting chance at knowing the truth. Through the focus of an economics lens, it beams ethics."--Ron MacLean, CBC Sportscaster and Host, Hockey Night in Canada, "This is an interesting and very readbale book that will appeal to reality-based sports fans."--Wes Lukowsky, Booklist, "As mythbusters, Fort and Winfree had me nodding my head in concurrence, shaking it in disagreement, and smoking over the hotly contested issues that they raise. They consistently deliver thoughtful, insightful, and provocative arguments that make for an entertaining and eye-opening read."--Paul J. Dolan, CEO, Chairman and Owner, Cleveland Indians, "This is an interesting and very readbale book that will appeal to reality-based sports fans."-Wes Lukowsky, Booklist
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
338.47796
Synopsis
Sports Myths uses economic principles to bust fifteen college and professional urban legends that continuously rear their heads, but that fall apart under analytical scrutiny., In 15 Sports Myths and Why They're Wrong , authors Rodney Fort and Jason Winfree apply sharp economic analysis to bust some of the most widespread urban legends about college and professional athletics. Each chapter takes apart a common misconception, showing how the assumptions behind it fail to add up. Fort and Winfree reveal how these myths perpetuate themselves and, ultimately, how they serve a handful of powerful parties--such as franchise owners, reporters, and players--at the expense of the larger community of sports fans. From the idea that team owners and managers are inept to the notion that revenue-generating college sports pay for athletics that don't attract fans (and their cash), 15 Sports Myths and Why They're Wrong strips down pervasive accounts of how our favorite games function, allowing us to look at them in a new, more informed way. Fort and Winfree argue that substituting the intuitive appeal of emotionally charged myths with rigorous, informed explanations weakens the power of these tall tales and their tight hold on the sports we love. Readers will emerge with a clearer picture of the forces at work within the sports world and a better understanding of why these myths matter--and are worthy of a takedown.
LC Classification Number
GV716
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