Who Owns Sport? (Routledge Focus on Sport, Culture and Society)

By: Andrew Adams and Leigh Robinson

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Synopsis: This fascinating collection of essays explores the complex economic, political, cultural and social claims over sport, from multi-disciplinary perspectives including philosophy, history, political science and management. The book seeks to uncover some of the tensions and dilemmas wrapped up within aspects of owning sport and attempts to make sense of the place, role, meaning and function of sport when set against the broad notion of ownership. It considers the relationships between individuals, organisations and institutions, and investigates the power of grassroots participants from the bottom up. In presenting contemporary analyses from many viewpoints, not simply the commercial, it asks the reader to think of sport differently. Important reading for scholars and students with an interest in sport and society, sport management, policy or development, as well as those studying political science, economics, philosophy and development studies, this is also a useful resource for practitioners, managers and those working strategically with sport.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781000008548
Related ISBNs:: 9780429285356, 9780367249885, 9780367249885
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 05/02/19
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Andrew Adams and Leigh Robinson
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Sports, Business and Finance
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.