Sport in America

Paper Summary:

This paper compares the past traditional environment of American sports to the present situation and identifies various issues emerging from these changes. Contributing factors, such as urbanization, mass media, equal rights for minorities and women, and the rise of sports for profit, are explored. The paper underscores that today sports have become big business.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Changes in Sport
Positive and Negative Effects
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Presently, there is also a need for more change in sport in many areas. In some cities, there are not enough facilities for fans and players, there is not enough room, and perhaps most importantly, there is not enough space for essential branding, merchandising, and commercial opportunities to raise revenues. New construction represents a break with this past and an opportunity to enlarge the revenue-making and serviced-based facilities of the physical plant of the structure."

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