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Introduction

Chapter 1: The Rise of Professional Sports in America

The Rise of Professional Sports in the Twentieth Century

Baseball in American History

Pro Football and the Rise of Sports Television

Chapter 2: Sports Reflect American Values

Baseball and the American Dream

The Cultural Significance of Basketball

Masculinity as Portrayed on Sports Television

The Super Bowl and U.S. Chauvinism

Chapter 3: Women and Minorities in Professional Sports

The Social Effects of Black Dominance in Pro Sports

The Rise of Women's Sports

Femininity and Feminism in the WNBA

The Changing Face of Diversity in Sports

Chapter 4:Professional Sports as Show Business and Big Business

The Marketing of Pro Sports

Pro Sports as Show Business

Public vs. Corporate Interests in the Pro Sports Industry

Professional Athletes as Role Models

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Study & Research Professional Sports

This Study Guide consists of approximately 195 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Professional Sports.