1st Edition
Ethics, Money and Sport This Sporting Mammon
176 Pages
by
Routledge
176 Pages
by
Routledge
176 Pages
by
Routledge
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Written from the contrasting yet complementary perspectives of sociology and philosophy, this book explores the far-reaching ethical consequences of the runaway commodification of sport, focusing on those instances where commodification gives rise to morally undesirable consequences. The authors consider three main areas of concern for participators and observers alike: the corrosion of the... Read more
Chapter 1 This sporting Mammon?; Chapter 2 Moral philosophy, sport and commodification critique; Chapter 3 Financial motives, venality and the ideals of sport; Chapter 4 Commodification and objectification; Chapter 5 Sport, commodification and distributive justice; Chapter 6 Scoring an own goal; Chapter 7 Moral philosophy out on the track;
Biography
Mike McNamee University of Wales Swansea,
Jim Parry, Adrian Walsh, Richard Giulianotti University of Leeds
