Character is Everything: Promoting Ethical Excellence in Sports [Paperback]

Russell W. Gough (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0155035282 | ISBN-13: 978-0155035287 | Publication Date: July 5, 1996

Gough's practical approach asks readers to examine the effects personal character has on performance, teammates, fans, the league, and other individuals and groups in sports. Gough discusses sport's powerful cultural force, its potential for positive impact in the lives and society of those involved in it, and the ethical dimension of games. Gough also addresses the tenuous state of ethics in today's sports culture and the great potential for improvement.

Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing (July 5, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0155035282
• ISBN-13: 978-0155035287
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #709,036 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Character is Everything, June 8, 2000

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David Barney (Tallahassee, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Character is Everything: Promoting Ethical Excellence in Sports (Paperback)

A great book for those that are involved in some form of athletics. Whatever the age of the competitor, this book does a great job stressing the importance of have high character. In the sports world that we see today, this book can help both player, coach, and parent. I highly recommend the book.