Sport for Social Cohesion: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives (1) (Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society)

Synopsis

This book takes a critical look at the role that sport can play in fostering social cohesion. It presents important conceptual and empirical material that sheds new light on what works, and what doesn’t, in terms of the use of sport as a tool of social policy. The book presents original research from a major international project, the Sport for Social Cohesion Lab (SSCL), that was designed to improve social cohesion in diverse, vulnerable urban neighborhoods and to support practitioners in delivering high-quality sport-for-social-cohesion. Examining the results from that project, the book also critically considers the varying definitions of ‘social cohesion’ and how outcomes are monitored and evaluated, as well as the needs, expectations and understanding of the participants. This is discussed in the context of research into other international sport-for-development projects focused on social cohesion, providing a full-spectrum analysis of both theory and practice in this important area of sports research. This is fascinating reading for all researchers, advanced students or practitioners with an interest in sport development, sport policy, social policy, or the relationship between sport and wider society.

Copyright:

2025

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

250 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781040300039

Related ISBNs:

9781003383291, 9781032467887, 9781040299999

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date of Addition:

01/24/25

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Karen Petry and Louis Moustakas

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Sports, Sociology

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Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

null Karen Petry

Edited by:

null Louis Moustakas