This book aims to advance academic study of the interconnection between sport and nationalism by reviewing the current ‘state of play’. It will be beneficial to students, researchers and professionals with an interest in sport. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Sport in Society.
In this book the authors draw on their extensive international experience of working with divided communities to develop a methodological and theoretical model for peace-building in sport. Featuring case studies from Northern Ireland, Israel/Palestine and South Africa, it is essential reading for scholars of sport development.
This book is the first comprehensive examination of the complex intersection between sports, animal welfare, and ethical considerations. The chapters in this thought-provoking collection challenge conventional wisdom about animal participation in sporting activities.
Sport has the potential to be a powerful platform for positive change. This is the first textbook to introduce the fundamentals of sport and sustainable development, examining how sport can be made more sustainable in terms of its social and environmental impact and how sport can achieve more comprehensive social and ecological objectives.
Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Sport and the Media: Managing the Nexus combines in-depth analysis of the rapidly developing sport media industry with a clear and straightforward guide to practical sport media management skills.
Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Sport and the Media: Managing the Nexus combines in-depth analysis of the rapidly developing sport media industry with a clear and straightforward guide to practical sport media management skills.
This book explores the complex relationships between sport and video games, two of the largest entertainment sectors globally. Focusing on those games that depict real-life sports and athletic competitions, the book examines how sport has influenced gaming, and vice versa, and how this relationship is likely to develop in the future.