Essentials of Amateur Sports Law / Edition 2

by Glenn M. Wong

Overview

In this thoroughly revised Second Edition, Glenn Wong updates and adds to his already highly successful First Editon. He addresses the significant changes that have come about in amateur sports law and administrative practice over the last several years. These changes impact amateur athletic associations; athletes' rights; administrative procedures; and the liability of sponsoring organizations. Issues of special topicality and importance, including women's sports, drug testing, and the issues involved in the change of status to professional, are closely examined.

Amateur sports have expanded rapidly, as have legal issues and ramifications concerning them. Wong's careful, detailed, and clear exposition and analysis both organizes and clarifies fundamental principles affecting athletes, associations, and management in the category of amateur sports. This is an indispensable text, resource and guide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780275948108
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	07/30/1994
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	808
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 1.69(d)
Lexile:	1480L (what's this?)

About the Author

GLENN M. WONG is an attorney practicing sports law. He is Professor, Department of Sports Studies, University of Massachusetts-Amherst and serves as Head of the Department. He has previously served as an arbitrator for Major League Baseball and Director of Athletics at the University of Massachusetts. He is currently the Faculty Athletics Representative at the University of Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

Overview of Amateur Athletics and Sports Law
The Court and Legal System in the United States
Contract Law Applications to Amateur Athletics
Amateur Athletic Associations
The Amateur Athlete
Legal Principles in Tort Law
Application of Tort Law
Sex Discrimination Issues
Television and Media Broadcasting
Trademark Law
Professional Careers and Player Agents
Drug Testing in Amateur Athletics
Additional Legal Concerns in Amateur Athletics
Glossary of Legal and Sport Terms
Index