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Communication and Sport: Surveying the Field
by Andrew C. Billings Michael L. ButterworthCommunication and Sport: Surveying the Field provides students with an understanding of sports media, rhetoric, culture, and organizations through an examination of a wide range of topics. Authors Andrew C. Billings and Michael L. Butterworth address everything from youth to amateur to professional sports through varied lenses, including mythology, community, and identity. A comprehensive focus on communication scholarship gives attention to the ways that sports produce, maintain, or resist cultural attitudes about race, gender, sexuality, class, and politics. The Fourth Edition includes new interviews with prominent figures in the field and new discussions on current events like the Black Lives Matter movement and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Communication and Sport: Surveying the Field
by Andrew C. Billings Michael L. ButterworthCommunication and Sport: Surveying the Field provides students with an understanding of sports media, rhetoric, culture, and organizations through an examination of a wide range of topics. Authors Andrew C. Billings and Michael L. Butterworth address everything from youth to amateur to professional sports through varied lenses, including mythology, community, and identity. A comprehensive focus on communication scholarship gives attention to the ways that sports produce, maintain, or resist cultural attitudes about race, gender, sexuality, class, and politics. The Fourth Edition includes new interviews with prominent figures in the field and new discussions on current events like the Black Lives Matter movement and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Communication and Sport: Surveying the Field, Second Edition
by Andrew C. Billings Michael L. Butterworth Paul D. TurmanThe Second Edition of Communication and Sport: Surveying the Field offers the most comprehensive and diverse approach to the study of communication and sport available at the undergraduate level. Newly expanded to incorporate the latest topics and perspectives in the field, the New Edition examines a wide array of topics to help readers understand important issues such as sports media, rhetoric, culture, and organizations from both micro- and macro- perspectives. Everything from youth to amateur to professional sports is addressed in terms of mythology, community, and identity; issues such as fan cultures, racial identity and gender in sports media, politics and nationality in sports, and sports and religion are explored in depth, and provide useful, applied insight for readers. Practical and relevant, epistemologically diverse, and theoretically grounded, the Second Edition of Billings, Butterworth, and Turman’s text keeps readers on the cutting-edge.
Communication in Sport Management (Routledge Research in Sport Business and Management)
by Paul M. PedersenThis book presents cutting‑edge perspectives on Communication in Sport Management, a core component of contemporary sport business.Featuring the work of leading sport scholars from around the world, this book explores seven key themes in sport communication: engagement, technology, branding, publicity, finance, health, and crisis communication. Drawing on multi‑disciplinary perspectives, including communication and media studies, management, finance, and sociology, this book examines cutting‑edge topics such as digital sport fandom, online abuse, communication in esports, developing athlete brands, and managing scandal.Offering an important snapshot of the state of the art in sport communication, this book is fascinating reading for any advanced student, researcher, policy maker, or practitioner working in sport business and management, sport media, digital media, public relations, or broadcasting.
Communication, Sport and Disability: The Case of Power Soccer (Interdisciplinary Disability Studies)
by Michael S. JeffressSports are ubiquitous in American society, and given their prominence in the culture, it is easy to understand how most youth in the United States face pressure to participate in organized sports. But what does this mean for the hundreds of thousands of Americans who live with one or more physical disabilities and, in particular, those in powered wheelchairs? Located at the intersection of sports and disability, this book tells the story of power soccer - the first competitive team sport specifically designed for electric wheelchair users. Beginning in France in the 1970s, today, over sixty teams compete within the United States Power Soccer Association (USPSA) and the sport is actively played in over thirty countries. Using ethnographic research conducted while attending practices, games, and social functions of teams from across the nation, Jeffress builds a strong case that electric wheelchair users deserve more opportunity to play sports. They deserve it because they need the same physical and psychosocial benefits from participation as their peers, who have full use of their arms and legs. It challenges the social constructions and barriers that currently stand in the way. Most importantly, this book tells the story of some amazing power soccer athletes. It is a moving, first-hand account of what power soccer means to them and the implications this has for society.
Community Leisure and Recreation Planning
by Ken Marriott John Tower Katie McDonaldCommunity Leisure and Recreation Planning offers an up-to-date, evidence-based approach to planning community leisure and recreation facilities, programs and services. It introduces readers to key theory and best practice in the planning of effective leisure and recreation projects. The book defines planning, leisure, recreation and other key concepts and explains why a thorough planning process is essential to achieving effective outcomes. It presents a comprehensive, integrative four phase model for undertaking leisure and recreation planning, including: pre-planning, planning research, preparing a plan, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating the outputs and outcomes of a plan. It provides a conceptual rationale for each component of the planning process, a detailed explanation of the tools and techniques that can be used, and extensive examples and international case study materials to demonstrate their use. The principles and techniques explained in the book are applicable at a range of community levels from small individual sites to regions, states and even countries. This is an essential course text for all leisure and recreation courses, and invaluable reading for academics, practitioners, stakeholders and students working in leisure and recreation planning, events, culture and sport.
Community Sport Coaching: Policies and Practice
by Ben IvesIn many Western nations, community sport coaches occupy a central role in supporting the physical health, mental wellbeing, and wider social development of individuals and communities. However, there is no existing academic textbook that examines the policy contexts in which their work is located or, indeed, the challenges and opportunities that are an inherent feature of their everyday practice. Bringing together an international team of leading researchers in sport policy, sport development, sport pedagogy, and sport coaching, as well as some of the best emerging talents, this book is the first to critically consider a range of policy and practice issues directly connected to community sport coaching. Comprehensive, timely, and cutting-edge, no other text brings together in one place such a depth and breadth of scholarly material addressing this important field of endeavour. This book is an essential resource for educators, students, practitioners, and policy makers concerned with community sport coaching globally.
Community Sport and Social Inclusion: Enhancing Strategies for Promoting Personal Development, Health and Social Cohesion (Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society)
by Marc Theeboom Hebe Schaillée Rudi Roose Sara Willems Lieve Bradt Emelien LauwerierThis book examines sport as an inclusive and developmental environment, exploring the conditions by which community sport initiatives can promote personal development, health and social cohesion, particularly for at-risk youth. At the empirical core of the book is a multiple disciplinary study of community sport programmes in Flanders, Belgium, involving researchers from social sport sciences, social work, pedagogy and health care sciences. Drawing on this cutting-edge, realist research, the book considers the implications for sport development policy and practice around the world. The book considers community sport as a vehicle for promoting social inclusion, and the ways it allows people of all backgrounds and abilities to participate and access social and health benefits, whilst touching on key issues including monitoring and evaluation; exercise and health; youth welfare, and volunteering. This book is a fascinating reading for any student, researcher or practitioner working in sport for development, sport management, sport coaching, social work, education, sociology or urban studies.
Como pez en el agua (Serie Elena Sirena #Volumen 3)
by Ona CarbonellSumérgete en la nueva aventura de ONA CARBONELL. La nueva saga de Ona Carbonell, múltiple medallista olímpica y mundial Elena tiene muy claro su objetivo: ¡competir y llegar a lo más alto como nadadora de sincronizada! Y lo más sorprendente de todo es que... ¡puede convertirse en sirena! Su sueño de ser nadadora olímpica está cada vez más cerca... ¡Tiene una prueba para entrar en la selección! Pero, cuando los secretos de su madre sirena empiezan a salir a flote, Elena deberá tomar una decisión... El tercer volumen de la saga de Ona Carbonell, la popular nadadora olímpica.
Como sobreviver ao Apocalipse Zumbi
by Ben Jackson Gabriel RibeiroBem-vindo ao guia completo de como sobreviver a um apocalipse zumbi! Esse livro é seu melhor amigo em se tratando de zumbis, como vencê-los e como sobreviver em um ambiente pós-apocalíptico. Nas páginas de Como sobreviver ao Apocalipse Zumbi, cobriremos uma ampla variedade de assuntos: - Quatro tipos principais de zumbis - Ficar ou correr? - Suprimentos e Mochilas de Emergência - Armas para matar zumbis - Viajando após o apocalipse - Resenhas de séries e filmes sobre zumbis E mais! Se você quer aprender sobre zumbis, não existe fonte melhor. Não enfrente zumbis sem este guia!
Companions in Courage: Triumphant Tales of Heroic Athletes
by Pat Lafontaine Ernie Valutis Chas Griffin Larry WeismanFrom one of the greatest hockey players in NHL history comes a collection of inspiring true stories about athletic heroes who have persevered in the face of overwhelming odds. Before his retirement from the NHL in 1998, Pat Lafontaine inspired fans everywhere by battling back from the side effects of several serious head injuries and returning to the ice. Now, in this fascinating collection of true stories, he shares the personal details of his own struggle with depression and physical rehabilitation, as well as those of other amazing athletes who were challenged by adversityand won. From the hockey player at Northeastern University who lives with cystic fibrosis, to a young girl who overcame a double amputation to become a star sprinter, to the volleyball coach at Columbine High School who lost his daughter in that tragedy, these are stories of gifted young athletes whothrough their exampleswill inspire others with the determination, courage, and winning spirit necessary to break through lifes road-blocksand succeed.
Comparative Elite Sport Development
by Barrie Houlihan Mick GreenThere is a paucity of academic work in the area of elite sport development despite there being ample evidence that achieving international sporting success is of increasing importance to the public (exemplified by consistent media interest in elite success or the lack of it) and to governments in most developed countries who have, almost without exception, increased the level of public funding for elite squad development often to the detriment of other sports policy objectives such as increasing general levels of participation.Comparative Elite Sport Development: systems, structures and public policy focuses on the identification and development of elite sporting talent especially in Olympic sports. Written by a team of international contributors it applies a reflective and analytical approach, and both informs, and is informed by, established bodies of theory in policy analysis. Uniquely, it adopts a comparative approach of policy rivals, leading 'sports powers' and policy innovators, which provides broad and thorough analytical coverage.
Comparative Elite Sport Development: Systems, Structures and Public Policy
by Barrie Houlihan Jonathan Grix Paul Michael BrannaganNow in a fully revised, extended and updated new edition, this is the only book to offer a comparative overview of the development of elite sport systems around the world. The book examines sport policies and programmes in 20 developed and developing countries that have achieved international sporting success, including the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Japan, Brazil, Russia, Australia, and South Korea, helping the reader to understand the factors behind that success. For each country, it sets out the historical and political context in which elite sport has developed, before explaining the country-specific structures of elite sport and the investment that each country has made in elite sport development. The book also considers how countries have used the hosting of mega-events as sport policy tools, and how factors such as geo-politics, states’ governance and political ideology, and levels of economic development, all have influence on national sport policy. Introducing the foundational concepts and principles of elite sport policy and development, and showing how those policies shape global sport, this book is fascinating reading for all students, researchers, policymakers and practitioners working in sport development, sport policy, sport management, event management, public policy, and political science.
Comparative Sport Development: Systems, Participation and Public Policy (Sports Economics, Management and Policy #8)
by Kirstin Hallmann Karen PetryThe aim of this book is to provide an overview of perspectives and approaches to sports development focusing on sport systems, sport participation and public policy towards sports. It includes twelve European countries covering all regions of Europe and eleven countries from around the globe. The objective is to present an overview of the diversity of approaches taken to sport development, focusing on the different sport systems and how sport is financed, the underlying applications of sport policy and how it is reflected in sport participation. This book takes a comparative approach which is reflected in each chapter following a similar structure. The diversity of sports systems in Europe and other continents and their (historical) context is shown. Thereby a range of policy approaches underpinning sport development around the world are presented, making it of interest to both academics and policy-makers concerned with sports economics and policy.
Comparative and Veterinary Pharmacology (Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology #199)
by Fiona Cunningham Jonathan Elliott Peter LeesThe topics addressed in this volume of comparative and veterinary pharmacology, as a series of succinct state of the art reviews, illustrate both the commonality and differences between drug pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics in animals and man and demonstrate the potential impact of drug use in animals on human health and the environment. Genetic modification of animals and the benefits this has brought to understanding human disease and the production of drugs for use in man is considered and the potential of new technologies for improving the treatment of animal disease explored.
Compartment Syndromes: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Complications
by Jorma StyfWritten by an internationally recognized expert, this book provides a comprehensive text for physicians, nurses, and physiotherapists treating patients with acute and chronic compartment syndromes. Taking a mutlidisciplinary approach, the author delineates difficult material in a clear, concise manner that provides an easier understanding of this t
Compassionate Equestrian
by Susan Gordon Allen SchoenThis marvelous book, borne of a unique collaboration between Dr. Allen Schoen—a world-renowned veterinarian and author—and trainer and competitor of many years Susan Gordon, introduces the 25 Principles of Compassionate Equitation. These Principles, conceived by Dr. Schoen and Gordon, are a set of developmental guidelines, encouraging a level of personal awareness that may be enacted not only through the reader's engagement with horses, but can be extended to all humans and sentient beings he or she encounters. The 25 Principles share stories and outline current, peer-reviewed studies that identify and support methods of training, handling, and caring for horses that constitute a safe, healthy, non-stressful, and pain-free environment. Through their Compassionate Equestrian program, the authors encourage all involved in the horse industry to approach training and handling with compassion and a willingness to alleviate suffering. By developing deeper compassion for their own horses, and subsequently, all equines, equestrians transcend their differences in breed preferences, riding disciplines, and training methodologies. This leads to the ability to empathize and connect more closely with the &“global collective&” of horses and horse people. In doing so, a worldwide community of compassionate equine practitioners and horse owners will emerge, which will not only benefit the horses: People involved with horses are found in many influential segments of society and have the potential to affect wide circles of friends, acquaintances, and co-workers from every walk of life. These are simple changes any horse person can make that can have a vast impact on the horse industry and society as a whole.
Compañeros de viaje (Serie ¡Gol! #Volumen 24)
by Luigi GarlandoLos antiguos Cebolletas se van juntos de vacaciones para recuperar el tiempo perdido tras la separación. Quince niñ@s.Una pasión: el fútbol.Un sueño: ¡ser los mejores! Desde que se han separado en dos equipos, los chicos de Champignon casi no pasan tiempo juntos, así que aprovechan el parón en la liga para reencontrarse en unas pequeñas vacaciones: turismo, relax, amistad y, por supuesto, ¡mucho fútbol!
Competitive Shooting: Techniques and Training for Rifle, Pistol, and Running Game Target Shooting
by National Rifle AssociationAn encyclopedic resume of the principles and practices involved with training and equipping world-class shooting champions. English-language translation by NRA.
Competitive Tendering - Management and Reality: Achieving value for money
by Philip Sayers P. SayersThis is a book written by those at the sharp end of leisure service contract management. The lessons that can be learned from it are of value to everyone involved in, or studying, all forms of contract management. Readers will be able to benefit from examples of best, and worst, practice. The book will be especially valuable for clients, contractors, and students, directors and consultants.
Complete Aikido
by Christopher Watson Roy SuenakaComplete Aikido is the authoritative text on this enlightening martial art and self-defense system. This definitive guide is packed with history and philosophy, and offers precise descriptions with over 400 black-and-white photographs illustrating the correct-and incorrect-way to execute aikido techniques. In the almost thirty years since the death of aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba O'Sensei, his many students have spread his philosophy and vision across the world. Roy Yukio Suenaka Sensei is one of them.Complete Aikido provides insights into the three leading styles of aikido: the original art developed by Founder Morihei Ueshiba O'Sensei, the Shin-Shin Toitsu aikido of Koichi Tohei Sensei, and the Suenaka-ha Tetsugaku-ho aikido of Roy Suenaka Sensei. Both a fascinating martial biography and a comprehensive instructional manual, Complete Aikido is a must for all practioners seeking the way of harmony.
Complete Book of Fishing Knots Leaders and Lines
by Lindsey PhilpottMaster every fishing knot you’ll ever need. When you’re fishing, there’s nothing more frustrating than letting a poorly tied knot cost you the catch of the day. Knot expert Lindsey Philpott has written a guide to save anglers everywhere that anguish. The Complete Book of Fishing Knots, Leaders, and Lines contains directions for fifty kinds of knots, ranging from easier knots for beginners to specialized knots for more experienced fishermen. Each knot is explained with step-by-step instructions and color photographs, all done using a thick monofilament to make them as easy to see as possible. Here are just a few of the various types of knots you’ll learn: Arbor Australian braid Palomar Japanese fisherman Bimini twist Paragum And many more! Also included is a glossary of terms to ensure that every part of the knot-tying process is easy to learn. The Complete Book of Fishing Knots, Leaders, and Lines offers clear instructions for tying winning leaders, tips for selecting lines, and up-to-date information from the field that will bring you the quickest, slickest, and best catch ever. Whether you’re trolling for huge marlin on the open seas or fishing for blue gill in your favorite fishing hole, this book is a must-have for fishermen of all abilities.
Complete Book of Snowboarding
by K. C. AlthenThe Complete Book of Snowboarder answers every conceivable question readers may have about getting started and keeping going. Featuring invaluable tips from world-class pros, killer action photographs, and clear how-to illustrations,
Complete Book of Striped Bass Fishing: A Thorough Guide to the Baits, Lures, Flies, Tackle, and Techniques for America?s Favorite Saltwater Game Fish (Lyons Press Ser.)
by Nick Karas Fred GolofaroStriped bass - in fresh and salt water - are one of the world's greatest gamefish, and The Complete Book of Striped Bass Fishing is the fullest, most authoritative, most helpful book ever written on the species. Nick Karas, one of the world's great experts on the striped bass, offers proven techniques for more successful fishing. He details fishing from the surf; from boats; from bank, pier, jetty, and bridge - with all kinds of tackle and methods. And he takes an especially careful look at the growing popularity of fly rodding for stripers, fishing at night, and even how to catch striped bass in fresh water. An entire section of the book is devoted to tackle - where he takes a thorough look at the best rods, reels, lines, hooks, live and natural baits, artificial lures, accessory equipment of all kinds, bass boats, and the most innovative and practical beach vehicles. The Complete Book of Striped Bass Fishing offers a comprehensive look at every aspect of the striped bass, making it a book that no one who fishes for this great gamefish will want to be without, and the essential book for all striped-bass enthusiasts.
Complete Book of Surf Fishing
by Al RistoriA comprehensive full-color guide to catching more and bigger fish. Fishing from beach or rocky coastline presents challenges not faced by anglers who head out to sea. Whether you seek striped bass along the rocky shorelines of the Northeast, bluefish on the Jersey shore, pompano in warm Southern waters, or exotics around the world, this is the indispensable guide to the world of surf fishing. Written to open new frontiers to the old hand and provide advice to novice surf fishermen, The Complete Book of Surf Fishing will be a boon to all coastline anglers. Surf veteran and expert Al Ristori covers the basics of traditional surfcasting, with well-illustrated instruction on casting big rods and big water. You’ll learn about: Choosing the best tackle Effective casting techniques Selecting and fishing artificial lures Best bait techniques Knots and rigs Surf buggy basics Fish-finding strategies Accessories for fishing afoot Most importantly, Ristori shows you how to make the best use of your time on the water to catch more and bigger fish!