Child Welfare in Football: An Exploration of Children's Welfare in the Modern Game Contributor(s): Brackenridge, Celia (Author), Pitchford, Andy (Author), Russell, Kate (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415372321 ISBN-13: 9780415372329 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $256.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2006 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Soccer - Education |
Dewey: 796.334 |
LCCN: 2006021783 |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.2" W x 9.2" (1.20 lbs) 268 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Sport and those who run it have an important duty to ensure the safety and wellbeing of young participants. This text presents the findings of a unique research project into the experiences of a wide range of stakeholders in contemporary youth soccer, exploring crucial issues of child protection, social policy, and the culture and governance of sport. It covers:
For researchers, professionals and decision-makers, this text provides important new insight into the impact of child protection policies, and into the potential for evidence-based practice in youth sport. |