Introduction to Sport Law With Case Studies in Sport Law, Second
Edition, provides students with comprehensive information on the
fundamental legal issues in sport and sport management using a
jargon-free approach that is accessible to readers with little or
no legal background. The content covers legal and management
matters most commonly found in sport management, including
liability issues, protecting the legal rights of athletes and
employees, and managing legal risk. These texts contain
straightforward examples and case studies that deliver timely
information to ground sport law theory in practical applications.
Fully updated and expanded, Introduction to Sport Law, Second
Edition, helps students understand the types of law that are most
relevant to sport management professionals. New references and
updated court cases throughout the text allow students to see laws
and issues from a contemporary point of view to further their
comprehension. A new chapter on labor law adds a current
perspective for students and sport management professionals.
Introduction to Sport Law, Second Edition, is organized in a
progressive way that takes into account all law categories relevant
to sport management. The text presents an overview of the United
States legal system, including the court system, the various types
of law, and legal resources. It then explores important topics,
including labor law, risk management, employment law, gender
equity, intellectual property, agency law, tort law, constitutional
law, antitrust law, and contract law. Each chapter provides
students with unique insight on the law at hand, examining its
relevance from the perspective of both sport management and law
professionals, and provides an understanding of its real-world
application. Objectives and a glossary of terms to assist students
with comprehension and knowledge retention are included in each
chapter, and many examples are used to assist in grounding the
theory. In the Courtroom sidebars present discussion questions,
comprehension checks, and applied perspectives, while Moot Court
Cases give students an opportunity to debate hypothetical scenarios
and apply principles that they have recently learned to
conceptualize the technicalities of sport law. Students also gain
access to the e-book Case Studies in Sport Law, Second Edition, by
Andrew T. Pittman, John O. Spengler, and Sarah J. Young. This
companion resource features abridged versions of 87 court cases
that represent many of the multifaceted aspects of sport law,
including antitrust law, constitutional law, contract law,
employment law, intellectual property, products liability,
statutory law, Title IX, and tort law. The relevant cases are noted
in each chapter of the text and are followed by review questions
that can test student comprehension, be used for review, and prompt
in-class discussions. Instructors will find answers to these review
questions in the instructor guide, along with a test package and
presentation package to assist with course preparation.
Introduction to Sport Law With Cases Studies in Sport Law, Second
Edition, presents a comprehensive examination of legal issues in
sport. Through its focus on legal concepts with direct application
to the sport manager's role and a presentation devoid of legalese,
this text provides readers with the information they need in order
to feel confident with the funndamentals of sport law.
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