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Introduction

Chapter 1: Do Sports Benefit Children?

Chapter Preface

Sports Can Benefit Children

Sports Can Harm Children

A Preoccupation With Sports Is Detrimental To African-american Youth

A Preoccupation With Sports Is Not Detrimental To African-american Youth

Professional Athletes Are Not Good Role Models

Athletes Should Not Be Expected To Be Role Models

Overdemanding Parents Can Mar Children’s Sports Experiences

Inappropriate Coaching Can Mar Children's Sports Experiences

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 2: Should College Sports Be Reformed?

Chapter Preface

College Entrance Requirements For Athletes Are Unfair

College Entrance Requirements For Athletes Are Not Unfair

College Athletes Should Be Paid

College Athletes Should Receive Scholarship Extensions

College Athletes Should Be Encouraged To Make Education A Priority

Athletes Should Not Be Obligated To Make Education A Priority

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 3: Is Racial Discrimination A Problem In Sports?

Chapter Preface

Racial Inequality In Sports Is A Serious Problem

Racial Inequality In Sports Is Not A Serious Problem

Minority Coaches And Other Personnel Are Facing Less Discrimination In Hiring

African-american Athletes Should Speak Out Against Racism

African-American Athletes Should Not Be Obligated To Speak Out Against Racism

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 4: Is There Sexual Equality In Sports?

Chapter Preface

Title IX Is Unfair To Men's Sports

Title IX Is Necessary For Women And Is Not Unfair To Men’s Sports

Women Are Not As Athletically Gifted As Men

Women Can Be As Athletically Gifted As Men

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 5: Is Drug Use A Problem In Sports?

Chapter Preface

Banning Drugs From Sports Is Important

Banning Drugs From Sports Is Pointless

China Ignores Athletic Drug Policies

The United States Ignores Athletic Drug Policies

Testing Student-athletes For Drugs Is Appropriate

Testing Student-athletes For Drugs Is Inappropriate

Periodical Bibliography

For Further Discussion

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

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