"This title explores whether athletes should be viewed as role models, if athletes have a responsibility to be good role models, and how the media influences society's view of athletes"--From the publisher's web site.
Content Note
Athletes are in a unique position to influence society / Leigh Steinberg -- It's unfair to expect athletes to serve as role models / Lane Wallace -- Seeing through the illusions of the sports hero / William C. Rhoden -- African American athletes have a right and a duty to be role models / Mike Tillery -- Female athletes empower young women despite objectification / Joe Posnanski -- Athletes can be leaders in ending homophobia / Brendon Ayanbadejo -- Christian athletes set an example of humility / Bryan Cribb -- Christian athletes are not role models / Mark Galli -- Paralympians are inspirations for all / James Mastro, Christopher Ahrens, and Nathan Statton -- Marketers need stricter moral clauses to police athlete behavior / Christopher R. Chase -- Love versus hate : how fans cope with athletes' transgressions / Leeja Carter -- Lessons can be learned from athletes' mistakes / Steve Tobak -- Sports scandals reflect the culture at large / Dennis Maley.