Who Owns Sport?

List of contents

Introduction, 1. Ownership of Sport: Philosophical Perspectives, 2. Ownership and the History of Sport, 3. Corporate Ownership of Sport, 4. Who Owns Community Sport?, 5. Politics, Policy and the Ownership of Sport, 6. Ownership of Sport for Development and Peace, 7. Who Owns Sport at Sport Mega Events?, 8. Towards a Framework for Understanding Who Owns Sport, Conclusion

About the author

Andrew Adams is Senior Academic in the Department of Sport and Physical Activity at Bournemouth University, UK.
Leigh Robinson is Professor of Sport Management and Pro Vice Chancellor at Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.

Summary

This fascinating collection of essays explores the complex economic, political, cultural and social claims over sport, from multi-disciplinary perspectives including philosophy, history, political science and management.

Product details

• Authors: Andrew (Bournemouth University Adams, Andrew Robinson Adams
• Assisted by: Andrew Adams (Editor), Leigh Robinson (Editor), Robinson Leigh (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9780367730062
• ISBN: 978-0-367-73006-2
• No. of pages: 130
• Series: Routledge Focus on Sport, Culture and Society
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > General, dictionaries, handbooks, yearbooks, history; SPORTS & RECREATION / General, SPORTS & RECREATION / Business Aspects, Sports management & facilities, Sports management and facilities