| The Politics of Sports Development: Development of Sport or Development Through Sport? Contributor(s): Houlihan, Barrie (Author), White, Anita (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415277485 ISBN-13: 9780415277488 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2002 Annotation: This important new text traces the evolution of sports development in the UK within the context of broader shifts in sport and social policy. It explores the emergence of sports development from the early years of public policy for sport in the 1960's to the present day. Incorporating original material from major case studies of four local authorities and the national governing bodies of hockey, rowing, rugby union and tennis, the book examines the reality of "doing sports development" within this changing social and political policy climate. By showing how sports development policy is made, remade and translated into practice, this book will be essential reading for any student of sport or leisure policy, and for all practicing sports development officers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Essays - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Policy |
| Dewey: 796.069 |
| LCCN: 2002072409 |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.04" W x 9.6" (1.15 lbs) 268 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This text traces the evolution of sports development in the UK in the context of broader shifts in sport and social policy. It explores the emergence of sports development from the early years of public policy for sport in the 1960s to the contemporary era. This analysis is set against a background of policy initiatives, from 'Sport For All', 'Action Sport' and CCT, to the National Lottery and the contemporary emphasis on sport as a factor in the social and cultural well-being of the nation. Incorporating original material from major case studies and the national governing bodies of hockey, rowing, rugby union and tennis, the book examines the reality of "doing sports development" within this changing social and political policy climate. |