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Description:Contemporary sport is shaped by wider society. Today those managing sport must be aware of the broader social and cultural context within which it exists if their effectiveness is to be established and their careers defined. This book is the first of its kind to contextualise the wider social and cultural environment of sport management and explain the key issues and practical implications of this for those working, or intending to find employment, in the field.Written by a team of leading international experts on sport management, the book explores important topics such ascorporate social responsibility in sport,race,gender and sexuality,sport and the media,globalisation,populations with individual needssocial class,social capitalsocial exclusion.As part of a comprehensive coverage of these and many other social issues, the reader is reminded of the fundamental requirement to properly appreciate the cultural sensitivities of the managerial environment in which they intend to operate.Each issue is examined from the perspective of the manager or sport practitioner, and each chapter includes a range of useful features, such as case-studies and self-test questions, to encourage the reader to think critically about the role of sport in society and about their own professional practice. This is the first sports management textbook to be based on the thesis that a more socially aware manager is a more effective manager and thus should be regarded as essential reading for all sport management students.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Managing Sport: Social and Cultural Perspectives. To get started finding Managing Sport: Social and Cultural Perspectives, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 345

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ISBN: 1135151032

Description: Contemporary sport is shaped by wider society. Today those managing sport must be aware of the broader social and cultural context within which it exists if their effectiveness is to be established and their careers defined. This book is the first of its kind to contextualise the wider social and cultural environment of sport management and explain the key issues and practical implications of this for those working, or intending to find employment, in the field.Written by a team of leading international experts on sport management, the book explores important topics such ascorporate social responsibility in sport,race,gender and sexuality,sport and the media,globalisation,populations with individual needssocial class,social capitalsocial exclusion.As part of a comprehensive coverage of these and many other social issues, the reader is reminded of the fundamental requirement to properly appreciate the cultural sensitivities of the managerial environment in which they intend to operate.Each issue is examined from the perspective of the manager or sport practitioner, and each chapter includes a range of useful features, such as case-studies and self-test questions, to encourage the reader to think critically about the role of sport in society and about their own professional practice. This is the first sports management textbook to be based on the thesis that a more socially aware manager is a more effective manager and thus should be regarded as essential reading for all sport management students.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Managing Sport: Social and Cultural Perspectives. To get started finding Managing Sport: Social and Cultural Perspectives, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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