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Title: |
Sport Governance in the Global Community |
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| By (author): |
James E Thomas, Laurence Chalip |
| ISBN10-13: |
1885693486 : 9781885693488 |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pages: |
252 |
| Weight: |
.566 Kg. |
| Published: |
Fitness Information Technology (US) - January 2006 |
| List Price: |
24.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: |
In Stock
Qty Available: 99 |
| Subjects: |
Sports & outdoor recreation |
| Global. International. Multinational. These are the words that describe and move business today. Sport is no exception. This text describes the international governance structures that shape sport throughout the world and explains the organisation and development internationally of both professional and amateur sport. International trends in sport and the organisation of international sporting events are among the topics addressed. |
| Table of Contents: |
| Introduction; Policy Analysis for International Sport Governance; The Olympic Movement; The International Development of Sport; National Sport Policies in International Context; Bidding for an International Event: The Olympic Model; Hosting an International Event; National Teams; Sport for All; Politics and Boycotts; Professional Sports; The Future of Sport Governance in the Global Community. |