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Violence in American Sports Today, 2006.
A review of published opinions regarding the violence exhibited on the sports fields of American high schools, colleges and universities.
3,580 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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This paper discusses the tremendous growth of participation in amateur athletic events over the past few decades in terms of their scope, power and economic status and that in the United States alone, amateur athletics involve the lives and athletic experiences of people from their childhood through high school and college and beyond. This paper also discusses how high school and college sports are one of the most popular and important aspects of academic life today and that the camaraderie and fellowship that can emerge among sports players can possibly last a lifetime. The focus of this paper is on a disturbing trend towards violence in sports that has emerged in recent years. While injuries and mishaps can reasonably be expected to take place in any sporting event, there is frequently a fine distinction between intimidating tactics and violence that can result in serious injuries on the sporting field.
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"While violence in collegiate sports has received much attention in recent years, a less publicized problem also exists. College athletes are highly popular figures on campus and in communities, but they are being unfairly treated in terms of how they are compensated for their efforts. While the performance of these student athletes on the field or court provides millions of dollars in revenue for universities, these students receive only their scholarships (usually comprised of tuition, room, and board), but no spending money. Furthermore, under current NCAA regulations, these student athletes are prohibited from even working part-time during the season. "Athletes have been caught trying to make money by getting loans from coaches and advisers," the author says, "selling the shoes and other gear they get as team members, taking allowances from agents, and getting paid for no-show summer jobs provided by jock-sniffing alumni--all violations of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules" (38). "
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An Overview of American Sports, 2008.
An overview of the history and preferences within American sports of today.
1,850 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper discusses the history and development of sports from the ancient Greek ideal of sports to American sports of today. It specifically discusses collective versus individual sports in America and the values of playing sports for fun compared to competitive sports. The paper also briefly looks at the general differences between male and female sports.
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"The most popular spectator sports today are collective sports, much in line with the English ideal--baseball, basketball, and football. Even the much despised soccer is popular amongst American youths. Yet Americans cheer on their favorite individual stars in all of these sports, especially if the starts engage in charity efforts to justify their bloated salaries. The tension remains about what good sports do for both the individual or society, and Americans today are clearly using sports as a means of practical self-improvement like the Greeks as well as a means of collective identification like the English: "in the 1950's or 1960's, few people exercised; baseline fitness-consciousness was just above zero. Today, 20% of the U.S. population works out on a regular basis, while an additional 60%+ can be classified as...'Consciousness III'--those persuaded of physical fitness, but who by their own admission, don't get enough exercise. As behavior lags enlightened attitudes, 4 out of 5 adult Americans are true believers in exercise and fitness." But the protests remain that Americans are too busy to exercise, too busy working to do something as decadent as work on their bodies for either the individual or the collective good."
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African-Americans and Sports, 2002.
An examination of African-American obsession and modern superiority regarding sports.
1,621 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper discusses how sports are significant in many ways to any individual of the society. Sports have often been considered as a missionary tool of liberation, as anti-hegemonic. It focuses on the obsession of black Americans with sports and how media, poverty and a search for identity lure blacks into it. It also analyzes the reasons and their consequences for sports fixation. It highlights the study made by Jonathan Kozol on the inequalities faced by blacks from the very basic level of their lives and the opinions about black American sports fixation by John Hoberman.
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"The scenario of Blacks occupying every sport more than the Whites is sometimes seen as a contemporary issue. Much commentary has been fabricated on the topic, whether sports are bad for Blacks. In February 1997 German scholar John Hoberman published Darwin?s Athletes: How Sports has damaged Black America And Preserved the Myth of Race. In his story Hoberman made an analogy that sports is a form of slavery and unsubtle political and economic persecution. This analogy is used to describe the unseen side of sports i.e. how audience is attracted into it as false production and how white male autonomy controls black players both physically and mentally and their passage to the market worth their talent. The other countenance of the Black America damaged by Sports is that Black Americans are considered as laborers or as inferior beings. Hoberman claims that black over investment in sports is both the cause and result of black anti-intellectualism, itself the result of virulent white racism, meant to confine blacks to certain occupations (Gerald Early, Performance And Reality Race, Sports and the Modern World)."
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"A Brief History Of American Sports" ( Elliott Gorn and Warren Goldstein ), 1999.
Critical review of this work on sports as a symbol of promises and deceptions of the American Dream, focusing on the differences between women and men in sports.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, $ 55.95
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Elliott J. Gorn and Warren Goldstein, in A Brief History of American Sports, explore not only the historical evolution of sports from the colonial days through the early 1990s, but just as importantly "the entanglements of sports with life, and of how confused the real accomplishments of players on the field become with American culture's giddy dreams" (xii).
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"Elliott J. Gorn and Warren Goldstein, in A Brief History of American Sports, explore not only the historical evolution of sports from the colonial days through the early 1990s, but just as importantly "the entanglements of sports with life, and of how confused the real accomplishments of players on the field become with American culture's giddy dreams" (xii). The underlying argument of the book is that sports have come to represent the American Dream itself, in terms of both that Dream's promises and its deceptions. This study will provide a brief overview of the book and will then focus on American sports as they relate to gender.
Although the book is thoroughly documented and deals in some detail with American sports history, it "is by no means a comprehensive survey" of that history, but focuses instead on the ..."
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American Sports, 2002.
A brief paper on the huge effect sport has on American culture and society.
818 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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This paper explores the benefits of sport for the American people. As well as the obvious fitness benefits, the writer believes there are developmental benefits of sport which provide the American society with an integral part of their culture. Other topics discussed include the economic benefits of sport as well as the history of sport in American society.
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"In American history, sports figure as an important institution that has always determined the American popular culture. America?s history is not complete without a detailed depiction of the lifestyle and living conditions of its people, which is often determined through the activities that people involve themselves in. These activities are often associated physical and mental in nature, which requires an individual?s physiological faculties to function appropriately. These activities are identified as sports activities, wherein people interact with each other and develop themselves personally through physical and mental exercise."
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Racism in American Sports, 2002.
A discussion of the continuing problem of racism in sports with examples.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper looks at racism in American sports today. This paper shows that racism has decreased but still their still remains a good amount of racism. Recent examples are used to describe the papers arguments. Issues such as position players are brought up, ie. If African-Americans make up the majority of the NFL, why is their a disproportionate number of African-American quarter backs?
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Ancient Greek Olympics and their Influence on Sports Today, 2006.
An examination of the influence of ancient Greece on the modern Olympic Games, the effect that religion, politics and finance has had in its evolvement.
5,994 words (approx. 24.0 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 142.95
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This paper examines the origins and history of the Olympic Games. The original purpose and ideals of the creators have changed with time to what exists today. The influence of sponsorship, religion and politics are examined.
Introduction
The Site of the Games
The Olympic Program in Ancient Greece
Influence on Modern Sports
Athletes, Officials, and Spectators in Modern Sports
The Victors and Rewards in Ancient Greece
The Role of Women in Ancient Greece
The Politics in the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece
Politics in Modern Sports
Conclusion
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"Researchers assert that, in the 1990s, more athletes and sports personalities than ever before have started to candidly articulate their religious faith in the presence of their adversaries, teammates, admirers, as well as, television cameras. They go down on your knees. They pray. They yell. They revel and position their fingers to the heavens, presenting thanks to the God, who they articulate has given them the bravery and power to contend and succeed in their selected sports. And when their workday is complete and their term is ended, they carry on to spread their religious expressions in the world outside sports, by means of their standing and superstar personality to attract both the juvenile and the old in a similar way into campgrounds, associations, programs, as well as, organizations whose reason is to serve the god."
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American Sport History, 2002.
This paper discusses the history of certain sporting events from colonial times until the Civil War.
1,975 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper examines the phenomenon of American sporting culture beginning as far back as the early immigrants who settled in the New World. The author discusses how sports in the United States has progressively taken over a large part of the American psyche, showing insight into U.S. society and culture. The paper includes a discussion of collegiate sports, and women?s sporting events.
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"Overall, sport in America has risen to an almost unrivaled status in American society. To look at American history or culture forces one to take notice that sport has developed hand in had with our society and shaped us into what we are today."
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Sports and Violence, 2005.
An examination of the relationship between violence and sports.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines the relationship between violence and sports. The paper first asserts that violence in sports is culturally agreeable and goal oriented. The paper then explores recreational violence, including hunting. Next the paper studies how sports legitimize violence and the relationship between sports, violence and masculinity. The paper concludes by studying the effect on male-female relationships of violence in sports.
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"This research paper addresses the topic of how violence in sports affects our lives. The following relevant areas are presented..."
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Violence & Sports, 1987.
Discusses connections between social violence in general & violence in sports involving athletes & fans.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 10 sources, $ 87.95
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" This research will be discussing the links between violence and sports. While both the athletes and the fans are involved in violent acts, the discussion will emphasize violent behaviors exhibited by the fans of sports events. In particular, links between violence in the larger society and violence in sports will be sought.
That there is much violence in society is something that would be hard to dispute. Saul Bellow, a winner of the Nobel Prize for literature, has noted in interviews that hundreds of millions of people have been murdered in the twentieth century. Modern man has become accustomed to brutality and savagery. People in modern America complain that violence in many neighborhoods is so common and excessive that they are afraid to go outside of their houses (Bellow, 1982, p. 49-50)."
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Male Violence Today, 2007.
This paper looks at "Seventeen Syllables and Other Stories" by Hisaye Yamamoto and focuses on the prevalence of male violence today.
701 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 25.95
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The paper discusses how the concerns raised in Hisaye Yamamoto's story are still prevalent today; the threat of male violence against women still plagues modern society. The paper maintains that society itself produces, perpetuates, and tolerates male aggression, which is often manifested as violence against women. The paper relates further that male aggression and violence is so pervasive and tolerated in modern society that resisting it often feels like a lonely, futile battle against overwhelming odds.
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"In many cases, the reasons for the fear and reluctance of many modern women to report abuse, domestic violence or rapes are the same as the reasons cited by the women in Yamamoto's story. For example, the essay relates that Mary was assaulted on her way to work by a man "who came from behind and grabbed her, gave her a choice between one kiss and rape." She was terrified and traumatized, but doubted that reporting the assault would do any good, for she hadn't seen the man, could not provide a description of him, and did not believe the authorities would make much of an effort to investigate the incident. (Yamamoto 2-3)"
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Violence At Sporting Events, 1999.
Examines violence among spectators around the world, social and psychological causes, geography, alcohol and possible preventive measures.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 14 sources, $ 71.95
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"Numerous incidents of violence at sporting events in Europe and the United States have increased concerns that the act of watching certain sporting events, especially those involving violence such as Ice Hockey, Rugby, or Football, creates in some spectators the impetus for violent behavior at or immediately following the event. Fans trying to support their team and challenge supporters of the opposing team sometimes get carried away and commit violence on those opposing fans. In some cases, supporters of the winning or losing team carry their feelings out into the street and commit acts of vandalism and violence in the immediate area. The issue this raises is how it can be controlled, and theorists are considering what practical psychological strategies can be developed and implemented to curb spectator violence for these sporting events."
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Mao vs. the Mahatma: Violence vs. Non-Violence, 2002.
A study of the issues of violence vs. non-violence in the cases of Mao Tse Dung and Mohandas K. Gandhi.
1,230 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The paper weighs the issues of violence vs. non-violence and shows the lives and histories of Mao Tse Dung of China and Gandhi of India as examples. The paper discusses these two leaders who dealt extensively in their lifetimes with the struggle between violence and non-violence. It shows that on the surface, Chairman Mao espoused violence and used it as a tool to defeat an army of four million, gain power over a country with a trillion dollar economy and hold power for 25 years, and that Gandhi rose to ?power? while leading a peaceful revolution among the 600 million Indian citizens -- Hindus and Muslims alike -- that resulted in tens of thousands of Indian deaths, very few British deaths, but eventually in Indian independence and creation of the largest democracy in the world.
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"But indeed, Gandhi knew there was a place for violence as well. In a much forgotten move, Gandhi essentially postponed India?s peaceful revolution at the onset of World War II. He recognized Nazi Germany as a much more malevolent force than the British Empire, in all their imperial misery, could ever be. As a result, he led the movement for Indians not only to stop resisting the British during World War II, but to actually comply with their orders. In fact, India entered the war itself and was particularly helpful to Britain in the North African campaigns."
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Sports Science and Sports Medicine, 2004.
An overview of sports/exercise science and medicine, two fields that have only recently begun consolidating into distinct professions.
2,272 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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Sports has become a multi-billion-dollar business, and the ever-increasing competitiveness and challenges, both mental and physical, faced by the modern sportsperson has increased the need for a medical and scientific support system for athletes. This paper discusses two fields that have developed from this need: sports science and sports medicine. The paper shows that they are interrelated, the former being more of an investigative and experimental area, while the latter deals with the implementation of the knowledge and techniques developed by sports science.
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"High quality sports performance depends largely on an individual?s movement pattern and is usually referred to as technique. Good technique not only produces an effective performance but also reduces the risk of injury. The effect of physical forces on the movement and on the size, shape and structure of the body is scientifically studied by biomechanists today in an attempt to help optimize athletic technique. (Stein, 2003) Through qualitative analysis via direct observation on film or video tape, a biomechanist will study an athlete?s performance with a view to diagnosing any problems which might be limiting sporting potential. In close consultation with the athlete?s coach, training patterns may be altered to incorporate elements which may help to rectify the problem."
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Violence vs. Non-Violence, 2002.
Discusses the merits of using non-violent methods to promote social change and justice instead of militant methods.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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Nonviolence as a method of resistance has a long history that precedes the modern examples of Ghandi and King. As Martin Luther King stated, it is not the choice between nonviolence and violence, it is the choice between nonviolence and non-existence. Some activists believe that nonviolent methods are too weak, that more militant forms of disruption are needed to bring about social change. During the civil rights movement and other historical campaigns for justice, disruptive tactics were crucial to political effectiveness. Only by preserving nonviolent discipline can the movement occupy and hold the moral high ground and win political support for necessary social change.
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