Sports centered
Article Abstract:
A proposal is presented for reclaiming sports from corporate control and politics, and rehumanizing it to make spectators genuinely appreciative. College sports should be deprofessionalized, sports sponsorship should be better controlled and sports should become affordable.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 2000
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Article Abstract:
A proposal is presented for reclaiming sports from corporate control and politics, and rehumanizing it to make spectators genuinely appreciative. College sports should be deprofessionalized, sports sponsorship should be better controlled and sports should become affordable.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 2000
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Taking the bungee plunge
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Enthusiasts claim that high-risk sports like bungee jumping, rock climbing and skydiving are popular because they improve self-esteem. The popularity of such activities only shows the importance of instant gratification in our culture.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1992
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