Sport, Social Development and Peace

Nonfiction, Sports, Reference, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
Cover of the book Sport, Social Development and Peace by , Emerald Group Publishing Limited
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781783508860
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited Publication: June 18, 2014
Imprint: Emerald Group Publishing Limited Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781783508860
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Publication: June 18, 2014
Imprint: Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Language: English

In recent years, sport has attracted considerable attention as an effective means of combating such local and global issues as war and conflict, poverty, ethnic reconciliation, and gender conflicts. Sport has been shown to be an effective tool or triggering device compared to the other development sectors, especially when donors can apply grassroots activities to the development contexts in thoughtful and continuing ways. This book fills the gap in this critical topic- that will only grow more important as governments, sport and national organizations direct more funds towards forms of play, PE and sport in the hope that these will represent one way of coalescing communities and assist development and peace. This volume is part of the early serious and systematic inquiry into this issue. In addition to showcasing some of the most recognized names in the research subfield of Sociology of Sport, the book draws upon an international roster of global contributors. The empirical focus of the chapters spans from Africa to Asia. Further, these chapters represent three groups - theory and philosophy, empirical research in actual 'on-the-ground' case studies, and those using circumspection and care to construct cases regarding measurement and evaluation.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In recent years, sport has attracted considerable attention as an effective means of combating such local and global issues as war and conflict, poverty, ethnic reconciliation, and gender conflicts. Sport has been shown to be an effective tool or triggering device compared to the other development sectors, especially when donors can apply grassroots activities to the development contexts in thoughtful and continuing ways. This book fills the gap in this critical topic- that will only grow more important as governments, sport and national organizations direct more funds towards forms of play, PE and sport in the hope that these will represent one way of coalescing communities and assist development and peace. This volume is part of the early serious and systematic inquiry into this issue. In addition to showcasing some of the most recognized names in the research subfield of Sociology of Sport, the book draws upon an international roster of global contributors. The empirical focus of the chapters spans from Africa to Asia. Further, these chapters represent three groups - theory and philosophy, empirical research in actual 'on-the-ground' case studies, and those using circumspection and care to construct cases regarding measurement and evaluation.

More books from Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Cover of the book A Cross- Disciplinary Primer on the Meaning of Principles of Innovation by
Cover of the book Black Male Teachers by
Cover of the book Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Education by
Cover of the book Student Engagement Handbook by
Cover of the book Management and Leadership of Educational Marketing by
Cover of the book Increasing Student Engagement and Retention Using Classroom Technologies by
Cover of the book Behavioral Disorders by
Cover of the book Social Entrepreneurship and Research Methods by
Cover of the book Motivational Interventions by
Cover of the book Monetary Policy in the Context of Financial Crisis by
Cover of the book Climate Change Modelling for Local Adaptation in the Hindu Kush - Himalayan Region by
Cover of the book International Teacher Education by
Cover of the book The Big Four and the Development of the Accounting Profession in China by
Cover of the book At the center by
Cover of the book Family and Health by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy