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List of contents
PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION, 1. Overview of Diversity and Inclusion, 2. Theoretical Tenets of Diversity and Inclusion, 3. Bias, PART II: FORMS OF DIVERSITY, 4. A Framework to Understand Diversity Forms, 5. Race, 6. Gender, 7. Age, 8. Disability, 9. Weight, 10. Religion, 11. Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression, 12. Social Class, PART III: CREATING AND SUSTAINING INCLUSIVE SPORT ORGANIZATIONS, 13. Strategies for Inclusion, 14. Diversity Training, 15. Change and Inclusion Through Sport
About the author
George B. Cunningham is Professor of Sport Management and Senior Assistant Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies at Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. He is Director of the Center for Sport Management Research and Education, as well as the Laboratory for Diversity in Sport, and holds a faculty affiliate appointment in the Women's and Gender Studies Program. He has served as editor-in-chief of Journal of Intercollegiate Sport and of Sport Management Review, and is a member of the National Academy of Kinesiology.
Summary
This textbook introduces the principles of diversity and inclusion in sport management. With essential theory embedded in each chapter, this new edition features more international examples and expanded coverage of important topics. It also includes useful teaching and learning features in every chapter, and additional online material.
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"This text represents an indispensable resource for a range of sport management stakeholders, including undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty members, athletic administrators, and others. The book is one of only a few comprehensive resources that address the critical topic of diversity and inclusion in sport. In addition to the chapters’ special features, Cunningham offers readers a wealth of additional readings at the conclusion of each chapter. This book and a related class are necessary components for any sport management program." - Elizabeth A. Gregg, University of North Florida, Journal of Sport Management
