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Loving Sports When They Don'T Love You Back: Dilemmas Of The Modern Fan
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Triumphant Wins, Gutwrenching Losses, Lastsecond Shots, Underdogs, Competition, And Loyaltyits Fun To Be A Fan. But When A Football Player Takes A Hit To The Head After Yet Another Study Has Warned Of The Dangers Of Cte, Or When A Team Whose Mascot Was Born In An Era Of Racism And Bigotry Takes The Field, Or When A Relief Pitcher Accused Of Domestic Violence Saves The Game, How Is One To Cheer? Welcome To The Club For Sports Fans Who Care Too Much.In Loving Sports When They Dont Love You Back, Acclaimed Sports Writers Jessica Luther And Kavitha A. Davidson Tackle The Most Pressing Issues In Sports, Why They Matter, And How We Can Do Better. For The Authors, Sticking To Sports Is Not An Optionnot When Our Taxes Are Paying For The Stadiums, And College Athletes Arent Getting Paid At All. But Simply Quitting A Favorite Team Wont Change Corrupt And Deplorable Practices, And The Root Causes Of Many Of These Problems Are Endemic In Our Wider Society. An Essential Read For Modern Fans, Loving Sports When They Dont Love You Back Challenges The Status Quo And Explores How We Might Begin To Reconcile Our Conscience With Our Fandom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back'? A: The book explores the complexities of being a sports fan in the context of pressing social issues such as CTE, racism, and domestic violence, challenging readers to reconcile their fandom with these realities.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by acclaimed sports writers Jessica Luther and Kavitha A. Davidson.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back' have? A: The book contains a total of 336 pages.
- Q: When was 'Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back' published? A: The book was published on September 1, 2020.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Sociology of Sports.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all sports fans? A: Yes, it is aimed at modern sports fans who are interested in understanding the deeper social dilemmas surrounding sports.
- Q: Does the book address the issue of college athletes not getting paid? A: Yes, the authors discuss the problem of college athletes not being compensated and its implications.
- Q: Is 'Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back' a critical analysis of sports? A: Yes, the book critically analyzes various pressing issues in sports and encourages readers to think about their role as fans.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers who are sports enthusiasts and those interested in the intersection of sports with social justice issues will find this book particularly valuable.