by Janel D. Ginn (Editor), Louise I. Gerdes (Editor)

The essays in this book debate the lasting power of extreme sports and whether or not the benefits of the sports outweigh the risks. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives. Essays include whether extreme sports are any more risky than traditional sports, whether extreme sports are a fad, whether the Olympics should continue to add extreme sports to the lineup, and whether it can be a lasting positive influence on participants.