Athletes and the American hero dilemma / Janet C. Harris.
| Author/creator | Harris, Janet C. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, ©1994. |
| Description | xi, 151 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Series | HK sport science monograph series, 0894-4229 ; v. 4 HK sport science monograph series ; v. 4. ^A389924 |
| Contents | HK Sport Science Monograph Series -- Ch. 1. Athletes in the Context of the Hero Dilemma. Debate About the Continued Existence of Heroes. Athletic Heroes and the American Hero Dilemma -- Ch. 2. Athletes Among Youths' Hero Choices. Well-Known Athletes Compared With Other Famous People. Athletic Personal Acquaintances Compared With Well-Known Athletes. Gender, Race, and Grade Comparisons -- Ch. 3. Youths' Characterizations of Heroic Athletes. Hero Characterizations in Other Studies. Hero Characterizations in the Greensboro Study -- Ch. 4. Toward Resolution of the Dilemma. Contributions Toward Resolving the Debate. Resolution of the Debate Remains Elusive. Further Resolution of the Debate -- Appendix A Greensboro Study: Research Methods and Design -- Appendix B Greensboro Study: Interview Schedule. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-140) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Harris, Janet C. Athletes and the American hero dilemma. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, ©1994 |
| Genre/form | Case studies. |
| Genre/form | Case studies. |
| Genre/form | Études de cas. |
| LCCN | 93029253 |
| ISBN | 0873225376 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 9780873225373 (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GV706.5 .H366 1994 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |