Synopses & Reviews
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.
Synopsis
Details the fundamental principles governing amateur sports law and administration with attention to topical issues.
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.
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