Angela Lumpkin

I have to start out with I didn't know much about this subject, but I do love to read to learn about things I don't know. I learned a lot about what is have ethics in a business where little ethics are these days. The book brought up so many good things about what it means to really have virtue and character and how to use your own judgement in a lot of situations. I believe that many of the ideas that the authors had could be used in today's society as well as sports management. I suggest that anyone who loves sports or just loves to read to pick up this book. I have already passed it on to someone who is teaching high school sports and she has really found some parts of it useful.… (mer)

Ethical problems are cropping up in sports all over the country and at almost every level. From the New Orleans bounty program. To recruiting scandals at major colleges. Ethical dilemmas and lapses are costing people jobs, money and trust.

The authors tackle this issue in a philosophical way. Exploring ethics and other big ideas in abstract and then going into more detail later.

It is not perfect, maybe three authors is one too many, could have been a bit smoother on the transitions.

While not everyone will agree with their ideas, they are one of the few people actively writing about this topic, to help players, coaches and administrators deal with ethical dilemmas that they will face.… (mer)