Changing the Playbook: How Power, Profit, and Politics Transformed College Sports

The author, Howard P. Chudacoff, is a distinguished professor at Brown University, specializing in American history and urban studies. He has contributed significantly to the field with works such as "Children at Play: An American History," which explores the historical context of children's play in America. His expertise is further recognized through his role as a faculty representative to the NCAA, highlighting his engagement in both academic and athletic spheres.