{"title":"John Weston Parry","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Weston Parry offers insightful explorations into the world of sport, combining thoughtful analysis with a deep appreciation for the cultural significance of athletic pursuits. His writing often delves into the psychological and social dimensions that shape the experience of sports, inviting readers to consider more than just the games themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect works that challenge conventional perspectives, emphasising the burdens and triumphs inherent in sporting life. Whether reflecting on personal narratives or broader sporting themes, Parry's books provide a nuanced look at how sports intersect with human identity and society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-burden-of-sports-by-john-weston-parry-9798216480785","title":"The Burden of Sports","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Timely and important, this title has the potential to change the sports industry worldwide.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eLibrary Journal, Starred Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive examination of the mental health challenges that elite athletes face in America’s most popular sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthletes that compete at a high level—whether in professional, college, or Olympic sports—face numerous mental health challenges as they strive for perfection and ultimately victory in their sports. And while mental health awareness for athletes is better than it once was, efforts to hide the existence of these mental disorders and challenges remain well-ingrained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Burden of Sports\u003c\/em\u003e, John Weston Parry examines the mental health and emotional well-being of elite American athletes generally, as well as in relation to spectator sports propaganda, the legal system, politics, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This book covers mental health conditions that any elite athlete may encounter, from depression and anxiety to substance abuse and concussion-caused brain damage, to the special challenges of female, queer, transgender, and intersex athletes. Parry also highlights the personal stories of famous American athletes who struggled publicly with their mental health, including Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, Michael Sam, and Tiger Woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom individual and team pressures to win and attain sport perfection to the prejudice and ignorance of fans, management, and corporate sponsors about mental health, addressing the mental health of athletes and challenging the public perception of such struggles is long overdue. This is a timely and necessary book for readers who want to see sports change for the better in support of America’s athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48022073245932,"sku":"9798216480785","price":40.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798216480785-the-burden-of-sports.jpg?v=1785288078"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-weston-parry.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}