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Nordic Model and Physical Culture
Av Mikkel Tin, Frode Telseth m. fl.
Häftad, 2021
691 kr
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This book examines the relationships between the Nordic social democratic welfare system (‘The Nordic Model’) and physical culture, across the domains of sport, education, and public space. Presenting important new empirical research, it helps us to understand how the paradoxical blend of social …
Sporting Capital
Transforming Sports Development Policy and Practice
Häftad, 2020
718 kr
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In a world of competing public policy priorities, economic challenges and political uncertainty, sports development organisations and initiatives need to adapt to survive. This book makes the case for 'Sporting Capital' as a new conceptual model of sports participation with the potential to …
Football Fans, Rivalry and Cooperation
Av Christian Brandt, Fabian Hertel m. fl.
Häftad, 2019
747 kr
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Football is undoubtedly the sport with the largest following in the world, attracting billions of fans across the globe. These fans play an integral part in determining the identity of the football club they support. Many studies have focused on the intense rivalry between clubs, their fans and the …
International Sports Volunteering
Av Angela M. Benson, Nicholas Wise
Häftad, 2019
770 kr
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Sport volunteering is becoming an increasingly popular motive for international travel. Many tourism organisations now advertise sport volunteering projects, with colleges and universities also offering students the opportunity to participate in similar projects abroad. This is the first book to …
Lifestyle Sports and Public Policy
Av Daniel Turner, Sandro Carnicelli
Häftad, 2019
747 kr
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Lifestyle Sports and Public Policy is the first book to develop a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between lifestyle sports and the public policy environment which frames and regulates them. Drawing on a wide range of lifestyle sports from across the globe, including parkour, …
Sport, Community Regeneration, Governance and Development
A comparative global perspective
Av Rory Shand
Häftad, 2019
747 kr
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Sporting mega events are playing an increasingly important role in the governance of community regeneration and development across the globe. This book examines the ways in which sporting organisations engage with local communities through projects that target youth, health or social issues and act …
Feminization of Sports Fandom
A Sociological Study
Av Stacey Pope
Häftad, 2019
747 kr
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Women fans have entered the traditionally male domain of the sports stadium in growing numbers in recent years. Watching professional sport is important for women for so many reasons, but their expectations and experiences have been largely ignored by academics. This book tackles these shortcomings …
Sport and Militarism
Contemporary global perspectives
Häftad, 2019
747 kr
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The institutional relationship between sport and the military appears to be intensifying. In the US for example, which faced global criticism for its foreign policy during the "war on terror," militaristic images are commonplace at sporting events. The growing global phenomenon of conflating sport …
Transgender Athletes in Competitive Sport
Häftad, 2019
718 kr
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While efforts to include gay and lesbian athletes in competitive sport have received significant attention, it is only recently that we have begun examining the experiences of transgender athletes in competitive sport. This book represents the first comprehensive study of the challenges that …
Women Sport Fans
Identification, Participation, Representation
Häftad, 2019
747 kr
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Women worldwide are making their presence felt as sport fans in rapidly increasing numbers. This book makes a distinctive and innovative contribution to the study of sport fandom by exploring the growing visibility and interest in women who follow sport. It presents the latest data on women’s sport …
Sport in Korea
History, development, management
Av Dae Hee Kwak, Yong Jae Ko m. fl.
Häftad, 2019
747 kr
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Korea has become a powerful force in global sport, with South Korea finishing fifth in the medals table at London 2012 and hosting the Winter Olympics in 2018. This book brings together scholars from disciplines including sport history, sociology, journalism, economics, sport development, and sport …
Sport and Contested Identities
Contemporary Issues and Debates
Häftad, 2019
718 kr
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Identity is one of the most theorised and contested of all sociological concepts and sport is fertile ground for an examination of its complexities. This book offers a wide-ranging and up-to-date exploration of the sport-identity nexus, drawing examples from a variety of sporting contexts and …
Sport and National Identities
Globalization and Conflict
Häftad, 2019
747 kr
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While globalisation has undoubtedly occurred in many social fields, in sport the importance of ‘the nation’ has remained. This book examines the continuing but contested relevance of national identities in sport within the context of globalising forces. Including case studies from around the world, …
Social Capital and Sport Organisations
Inbunden, 2021
2504 kr
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Drawing on primary research within voluntary sports clubs in the UK and secondary analysis of the wider international literature on social capital, this text focuses on the micro-processes of social capital development and how they play out in specific social settings. In so doing, it adds to …
Nordic Model and Physical Culture
Av Mikkel Tin, Frode Telseth m. fl.
Inbunden, 2019
2504 kr
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This book examines the relationships between the Nordic social democratic welfare system (‘The Nordic Model’) and physical culture, across the domains of sport, education, and public space. Presenting important new empirical research, it helps us to understand how the paradoxical blend of social …
Sport and Mediatization
Inbunden, 2019
2504 kr
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Contemporary society is highly media-saturated, and no sector more so than sport. Drawing on case studies from the Tour de France to fitness apps, this book introduces the concept of ‘mediatization’ and examines how media - historically and currently – are significant drivers for social and …
Sport and Peace-Building in Divided Societies
Playing with Enemies
Av John Sugden, Alan Tomlinson
Häftad, 2019
374 kr
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Sport is a cultural institution that stands at the interface between political and civil society. In divided communities, sport has been an agent of separation, sectarian hatred and violence, but also a highly effective tool for conflict resolution, reconciliation and peace-building.In this …
Sport, Film and National Culture
Av Seán Crosson
Inbunden, 2020
2504 kr
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Sport and film have historically been key components of national cultures and societies. This is the first collection dedicated to examining the intersection of these popular cultural forces within specific national contexts.Covering films of all types, from Hollywood blockbusters to regional …
Lifestyle Sports and Identities
Subcultural Careers Through the Life Course
Inbunden, 2021
2504 kr
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This book examines how different stages of adult life affect participation in lifestyle sports and in the construction of identity. Drawing on multi-disciplinary perspectives, it explores how gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and location, in conjunction with age and stage in career, affect lifestyle …
Community Sport and Social Inclusion
Enhancing Strategies for Promoting Personal Development, Health and Social Cohesion
Av Marc Theeboom, Hebe Schaillée m. fl.
Inbunden, 2021
2504 kr
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This 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 …
Sport and Secessionism
Av Mariann Vaczi, Alan Bairner
Inbunden, 2020
2504 kr
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Sport and Secessionism examines how sporting cultures reflect, inform and sometimes frustrate secessionist movements around the world. Investigating a wide range of cases, the book explores key themes including nationalism, nation building, state-region antagonisms, independence movements, identity …
Rugby World in the Professional Era
Av John Nauright, Tony Collins
Häftad, 2021
718 kr
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Twenty years of professionalism has seen rugby union undergo dramatic transformations, from changes to everyday training cultures to the growth of the Rugby World Cup into one of the largest global sporting events. The Rugby World in the Professional Era is the first book to examine the effect that …
Female Fans, Gender Relations and Football Fandom
Challenging the Brotherhood Culture
Av Honorata Jakubowska, Dominik Antonowicz m. fl.
Inbunden, 2020
2504 kr
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This book assesses the transformation of football fan culture from a gender perspective. Referring to the notions of homosociality, hegemonic masculinity and performative perspectives on gender and fandom, it investigates the processes of women entering the world of football fandom.Drawing on …
Phenomenology and the Extreme Sport Experience
Av Eric Brymer, Robert Schweitzer
Häftad, 2020
718 kr
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Understanding the motivations behind those who partake in extreme sports can be difficult for some. If the popular conception holds that the incentive behind extreme sports participation is entirely to do with risking one’s life, then this confusion will continue to exist. However, an in-depth …
Fitness, Technology and Society
Amusing Ourselves to Life
Häftad, 2020
718 kr
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The fitness industry is experiencing a new boom characterized by the proliferation of interactive and customizable technology, from exercise-themed video games to smartphone apps to wearable fitness trackers. This new technology presents the possibility of boundless self-tracking, generating highly …
Global Perspectives on Sports and Christianity
Av Afe Adogame, Nick J. Watson m. fl.
Häftad, 2020
718 kr
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While the relationship between sport and religion is deeply rooted in history, it continues to play a profound role in shaping modern-day societies. This edited collection provides an inter-disciplinary exploration of this relationship from a global perspective, making a major contribution to the …
International Safeguards for Children in Sport
Developing and Embedding a Safeguarding Culture
Av Daniel Rhind, Frank Owusu-Sekyere
Häftad, 2020
718 kr
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Safeguarding should be a central concern for any sports organisation working with children or young people. This significant new study examines the development, implementation and impact of the International Safeguards for Children in Sport; a set of guidelines drawn up by a working group of …
Rugby Union and Professionalisation
Elite Player Perspectives
Av Mike Rayner
Häftad, 2020
762 kr
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The game of rugby has changed significantly in the course of its history. In the early part of the 19th century it evolved from a folk game played by the working class to a recreational activity for public schoolboys. From the 1820s rugby represented an opportunity for gentlemen to demonstrate …
Social Activism in Women’s Tennis
Generations of Politics and Cultural Change
Inbunden, 2019
2658 kr
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Analyzing the key players and political moments in women’s professional tennis since 1968, this book explores the historical lineage of social activism within women’s tennis and the issues, expressions, risks, and effects associated with each cohort of players.Drawing on original qualitative …
Disability, the Media and the Paralympic Games
Inbunden, 2020
2504 kr
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This book focuses on the ground-breaking coverage of the London 2012 Paralympic Games by the UK’s publicly owned but commercially funded Channel 4 network, coverage which seemed to deliver a transformational shift in attitudes towards people with disabilities.It sheds important new light on our …
