Background
Rick Eckstein was born on April 3, 1960, in Long Island, New York, United States. He is the son of William and Alynn (Greene) Eckstein.
215 5th St, Marietta, OH 45750, USA
Eckstein graduated from Marietta College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1982.
100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA
Eckstein received his doctorate from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1990.
215 5th St, Marietta, OH 45750, USA
Eckstein graduated from Marietta College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1982.
100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA
Eckstein received his doctorate from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1990.
(We often think of 'progress' and 'economic growth' as nat...)
We often think of 'progress' and 'economic growth' as natural developments that benefit various members of society. This title challenges this view and instead suggests that specific definitions of progress and economic growth can be molded by powerful individuals, organizations, and classes.
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1996
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The authors provide an eye-opening account of recent battles over publicly financed stadiums in some of America’s largest cities.
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2003
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The author celebrates sports’ potential to have a positive impact on a girl’s life, but he recommends changes in how college and youth athletics are structured to improve the experience of young athletes and to give them their childhood back.
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2017
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Rick Eckstein was born on April 3, 1960, in Long Island, New York, United States. He is the son of William and Alynn (Greene) Eckstein.
Eckstein graduated from Marietta College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1982. He also received his doctorate from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1990.
Rick Eckstein devoted his career to teaching at Villanova University, where he has been holding the position of professor of sociology, specializing in sports and society, youth sports, gender and sports, intercollegiate spending and stadium financing since 1990. He has also been serving as an associate director of the Center for Peace and Justice Education there since 1992 and is a dynamic public speaker.
Dr. Eckstein is an expert on the evolution of youth sports to its elite culture and pay to play framework. In addition, he can discuss the gender inequalities that still exist in sports, even with Title IX. He has data-driven criticism of higher education's spending priorities, particularly related to athletics. Eckstein can also discuss the construction of publicly financed sports stadiums. Rick Eckstein is particularly known as the author of three books, including How College Athletics Are Hurting Girls' Sports, Public Dollars, Private Stadiums: The Battle over Building Sports Stadiums, and Nuclear Power and Social Power.
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1996Eckstein married Monica Nicosia on March 22, 1989. The couple gave birth to one child, Emma.
