Congress and the Politics of Sports: Homefield Advantage

This book examines Congress through the lens of sports, exploring historical and contemporary challenges, and the ways in which Congress has impacted the sports industry. It utilizes case studies from an interdisciplinary roster of authors to provide a contemporary view of the interplay between Congress and sports at amateur and professional levels.

Format: Hardback
Length: 174 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into a largely unexplored aspect of Congress, examining it through the lens of sports. Spanning a series of insightful and in-depth chapters, this book offers valuable insights into the historical and contemporary challenges that sports have posed to Congress, while also highlighting the ways in which Congress has influenced the sports industry. Through a diverse range of case studies, the authors present a contemporary perspective on the interplay between Congress and sports, encompassing both amateur and professional levels. Perspectives are drawn from an interdisciplinary and cross-organizational roster of authors, each uniquely positioned to discuss various subjects. Given the growing attention paid to issues related to sports and the increasing number of lawmakers leveraging sports to advance policy and create legislative opportunities, Congress and the Politics of Sports emerges as a vital resource for understanding the dynamic relationship between these two entities.

Drawing upon relevant literature, the book is written in a accessible and engaging style, making it of immense interest to academic researchers and practitioners engaged in US politics, Congress and congressional studies, public policy, sports studies, and sport history.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032454160