Spoilsports

<p>Sexual exploitation in sport is a problem that has beset both male and female athletes privately for decades but which has only recently emerged as a public issue. <em>Spoilsports</em> is the first comprehensive review of this issue integrating pioneering academic research theoretical perspectives and practical guidelines for performers coaches administrators and policy-makers.<br>Key topics include:<br>* 'moral panic'<br>* children's rights<br>* masculinity and power<br>* making and implementing policy<br>* leadership in sport.<br><em>Spoilsports</em> draws extensively on the personal experiences of athletes and those involved in sport. Challenging and controversial this book represents an important step towards tackling a difficult issue. It is essential reading for coaches athletes parents policy-makers and all those with a personal or professional interest in sport.</p>