Spengler, John O. 1962-

Introduction to sport law / [print] John O. Spengler, JD, PhD ; Paul M. Anderson, JD ; Daniel P. Connaughton, EdD ; Thomas A. Baker III, JD, PhD. - Second edition.ition. - Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, (c)2016. - x, 293 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

U.S. legal system -- Tort law and product liability -- Risk management -- Agency law -- Contract law -- Employment law -- Constitutional law -- Gender equity -- Intellectual property law -- Antitrust law -- Labor law / Alicia Jessop.

"Introduction to Sport Law, Second Edition, contains 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, along with its companion e-book, Case Studies in Sport Law, Second Edition, by Andrew T. Pittman, John O. Spengler, and Sarah J. Young, 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. The real-world examples and case studies in this package present timely information that grounds sport law theory in practical applications"--Back cover

9781450457002

2015018859


Sports--Law and legislation--United States.

KF3989.S747.I587 2016

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