Timothy J.L. Chandler – författare

This text looks at how an understanding of rugby can provide insight into what it has meant to "be a man" in societies influenced by the ideals of Victorian upper and middle classes. It shows that rugby has been a means of promoting male exclusivity, but also been a means of cultural incorporation.

This book explores the expansion of rugby from its imperial and amateur upper-class white male core into other contexts throughout the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The development of rugby in the racially divided communities of the setter empire and how this was viewed are explored initially. Then the editors turn to four case studies of rugby's expansion beyond the bounds of the British Empire (France, Italy, Japan and the USA). The role of women in rugby is examined and the subsequent development of women's rugby as one of the fastest growing sports for women in Europe, North America and Australasia in the 1980s and 1990s. The final section analyses the impact of commercialisation, professionalisation and media on rugby and the impact on the historic rugby culture linked to an ethos of amateurism.

This text looks at how an understanding of rugby can provide insight into what it has meant to "be a man" in societies influenced by the ideals of Victorian upper and middle classes. It shows that rugby has been a means of promoting male exclusivity, but also been a means of cultural incorporation.

Disruption by Design in Higher Education delivers a clear assessment of the headwinds confronting colleges and universities, offering a comprehensive set of strategies for implementing purposeful and timely change management.With institutions facing closures and mergers at an alarming rate, each chapter equips leaders with ready-to-use environmental assessment tools to establish a diagnostic baseline and action plan tailored to their institution’s unique needs. The book begins by examining higher education’s identity, current state, and business model, then shifts focus to strategy development and execution, and concludes with three potential futures for institutions along with strategies to navigate them effectively.Packed with actionable insights addressing pressing issues of institutional governance and finance, this guide is an indispensable resource for academic leaders committed to steering their institutions through transformative change.