HK Sport Science Monograph Series -- Ch. 1. Athletes in the Context of the Hero Dilemma. Debate About the Continued Existence of Heroes. Athletic Heroes and the American Hero Dilemma -- Ch. 2. Athletes Among Youths' Hero Choices. Well-Known Athletes Compared With Other Famous People. Athletic Personal Acquaintances Compared With Well-Known Athletes. Gender, Race, and Grade Comparisons -- Ch. 3. Youths' Characterizations of Heroic Athletes. Hero Characterizations in Other Studies. Hero Characterizations in the Greensboro Study -- Ch. 4. Toward Resolution of the Dilemma. Contributions Toward Resolving the Debate. Resolution of the Debate Remains Elusive. Further Resolution of the Debate -- Appendix A Greensboro Study: Research Methods and Design -- Appendix B Greensboro Study: Interview Schedule.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-140) and index.