Professional athletes

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