Selected Papers of Frederick Mosteller
Selected Papers of Frederick Mosteller

Author: Stephen E. Fienberg

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-02-01

Total Pages: 651

ISBN-13: 0387449566

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One of the best known statisticians of the 20th century, Frederick Mosteller has inspired numerous statisticians and other scientists by his creative approach to statistics and its applications. This volume collects 40 of his most original and influential papers, capturing the variety and depth of his writings. It is hoped that sharing these writings with a new generation of researchers will inspire them to build upon his insights and efforts.

Anthology of Statistics in Sports
Anthology of Statistics in Sports

Author: Jim Albert

Publisher: SIAM

Published: 2005-01-31

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 0898715873

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Sport and statistics collide in this collection of articles (from American Statistical Association publications) on using statistics to analyze sport. Most of the articles will be accessible to readers with a general knowledge of statistics. New material from the editors and other notable contributors introduces each section of the book.

Spoilsports
Spoilsports

Author: Celia Brackenridge

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2002-08-26

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 1135802076

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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. Spoilsports is the first comprehensive review of this issue, integrating pioneering academic research, theoretical perspectives, and practical guidelines for performers, coaches, administrators and policy-makers. Key topics include: * 'moral panic' * children's rights * masculinity and power * making and implementing policy * leadership in sport. Spoilsports 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.

Advances in Sport, Leisure and Ergonomics
Advances in Sport, Leisure and Ergonomics

Author: Thomas Reilly

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2003-09-02

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 1134488017

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This important new volume brings together recent research by leading international ergonomists and sport and exercise scientists. The book presents a wide range of studies in occupational ergonomics, each utilizing techniques that are also employed by sports and exercise science research groups, and therefore breaks new ground in the interface between sport and industry. Arranged into sections examining environment, special populations, human factors interface, sports technology and occupational health, this book will be an essential purchase for all those involved in sports science or ergonomics research.