This book explores the contemporary dynamics of European football’s political economy, mapping the various market and regulatory forces that shape its current position and development.

This book explores the contemporary dynamics of European football’s political economy, mapping the various market and regulatory forces that shape its current position and development.

The Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) are often seen as critical drivers of Economic Growth. This book aims to analyse the social and economic impact of the creative and cultural industries as well as to illuminate cultural policies which support their development.

The Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) are often seen as critical drivers of Economic Growth. This book aims to analyse the social and economic impact of the creative and cultural industries as well as to illuminate cultural policies which support their development.

An analysis both of contemporary Tokyo and the contemporary Olympic games, emphasising the role of late-stage capitalism and political economy in shaping both. A valuable resource for scholars both of contemporary Japan and of the Olympics and other mega-events.

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This book is a concise and accessible introduction to positive organizational behavior in sport, a new and dynamic approach to sport management. Clearly explaining core concepts, the book shows how ‘positive sport organizations’ (PSO) can deliver improved performance and enhance employee well-being.