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Management of Sports Development
Contributor(s): Girginov, Vassil (Editor)
ISBN: 075068562X     ISBN-13: 9780750685627
Publisher: Routledge
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Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: May 2008
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Annotation: Management of Sports Development is the first book to offer a holistic approach to a field which has been growing in importance for some years. Although many books exist on various aspects of development never before has there been a text which addresses the process of development in such a comprehensive manner. This is a 'one-stop-shop' to understanding the process of sports development, offering the reader:
- comprehensive coverage of the major themes in the process of sports development
- contributions from an internationally renowned author team
- a concisely edited text with a logical and well-developed structure
- a dedicated accompanying website with updates and new material
This accessible book is essential reading for students or lecturers in the field of sports development and is set to be a vital contribution to the literature in this area.
* A unique book that covers all the key issues in the growing field of sports development
* Written by an internationally renowned author team and concisely edited into a logical and comprehensively structured volume
* Accompanied by a dedicated website with updates, further articles and features
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Human Resources & Personnel Management
- Business & Economics | Industries - Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
Dewey: 658.3
Physical Information: 0.54" H x 7.5" W x 9.59" (1.58 lbs) 308 pages
 
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Management of Sports Development is the first book to offer a holistic approach to a field which has been growing in importance for some years. Although many books exist on various aspects of development, never before has there been a text which addresses the process of development in such a comprehensive manner. This book offers eveything needed to develop an understanding of the process of sports development.

The book provides comprehensive coverage of the major themes in the process of sports development with contributions from an internationally renowned author team. These themes include:

  • models of sports development
  • funding of sports development
  • mega sporting events
  • networks and partnerships in sports development
  • sports development and social change

It is also supplemented with a dedicated accompanying website featuring updates and extra material.

This accessible book is essential reading for students or lecturers in the field of sports development and is set to be a vital contribution to the literature in this area.