The Political Economy Of Professional Sport

Author : Jean-Francois Bourg,Jean-Jacques Gouguet
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781849807838

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The Political Economy of Professional Sport by Jean-Francois Bourg,Jean-Jacques Gouguet Pdf

This timely book offers a critical interpretation of the traditional social and economic accounts of sport. It provides an incisive analysis of professional sport and defines alternative foundations to the present model. The authors demonstrate that professional sport is an extremely complex phenomenon encompassing many unique factors depending on its global reach, financing and organization. In particular they address three significant issues: • an analysis of the relationship between sport and economic development in order to explain the place of professional sport in modern societies • a study of the main difficulties facing the organization of professional sports in terms of financing, collective bargaining and the consequences of revenue sharing for competitive balance • an exploration of alternatives to current governance structures which would involve a return to professional ethics. This insightful and topical book is essential for academics and students of sport management, researchers of the economics of sport, managers of clubs and federations involved in professional sports, as well as civil servants and journalists.

Author : John Forster,Nigel Pope
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2001-10-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134498154

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The Political Economy of Global Sports Organisations by John Forster,Nigel Pope Pdf

At the global level, sport is ruled by a set of organizations including giants such as the IOC (Olympics), FIFA (soccer), and the IAAF (athletics) as well as sporting minnows such as the World Armsport Federation (armwrestling). Many of these bodies have been surrounded by controversy during their histories, after having to adjust to the realities of commercial sport. This important book analyzes the evolution of modern sport, examining the ways in which sporting organisations have adapted over the years to accommodate changing environments. Themes covered in this impressive volume include: * sources of sports revenue * organising global sporting events such as the Rugby World Cup * differences and similarities between global sporting organisations Forster and Pope have created an important book, which seriously analyzes sports organizations from a political economy vantage point for the first time. Of interest to students and academics studying the economics of sport, the book is also written in a style that makes it accessible for those with a general interest as well as for global sporting bodies themselves.

Author : J. Nauright,K. Schimmel
Publisher : Springer
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2005-09-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230524057

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The Political Economy of Sport by J. Nauright,K. Schimmel Pdf

Sport studies has become one of the largest and fastest growing international industries. This collection of essays from a range of international contributors analyzes all aspects of the political economy of this industry, including media sports production, urban growth politics and capital accumulation and the economic effects of Olympism.

Author : T. Evens,P. Iosifidis,P. Smith
Publisher : Springer
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137360342

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The Political Economy of Television Sports Rights by T. Evens,P. Iosifidis,P. Smith Pdf

Sport on television is big business, but it is about more than just commerce. Using a range of national case studies from Europe and beyond, this book analyses the political, economic, social and regulatory issues raised in relation to the buying and selling of television sports rights.

Author : S. Szymanski
Publisher : Springer
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010-03-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230274273

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The Comparative Economics of Sport by S. Szymanski Pdf

Starting with a major survey of the economics of sport, this volume involves primarily a comparison of the European and American models of sport, how to restructure leagues to make them more competitive, the analysis of gate-sharing mechanisms, the economic impact of promotion and relegation and a comparison of broadcasting regimes.

Author : Simon Chadwick,Paul Widdop,Michael M. Goldman
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2023-06-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781000882285

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The Geopolitical Economy of Sport by Simon Chadwick,Paul Widdop,Michael M. Goldman Pdf

This is the first book to define and explore the geopolitical economy of sport – the intersection of power, politics, money, and state interests that both exploit and shape elite sport around the world. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the global response, and the consequent ramifications for sport have put the geopolitical economy of sport front and centre in both public debate and academic thinking. Similarly, the Winter Olympics in Beijing and the FIFA World Cup in Qatar illustrate the political, economic, and geographic imperatives that shape modern sport. This book brings together studies from around the world to describe this new geopolitical economy of sport, from the way in which countries use natural resource revenues, accusations of sport washing, and the deployment of sport for soft power purposes, to the way in which sport has become a focus for industrial development. This book looks at the geopolitical economy of sport across the globe, from the Gulf States’ interests in European soccer to Israel seeking to build a national competitive advantage by positioning itself as a global sports tech start-up hub, and the United States continuing to extend its economic and cultural influence through geopolitical sport activities in Africa, Latin America, and the Indian subcontinent. This book captures a pivotal moment in the history of sport and sport business. This is essential reading for any student, researcher, practitioner, or policymaker with an interest in sport business, the politics of sport, geopolitics, soft power, diplomacy, international relations, or international political economy.

Author : J. Cairns,N. Jennett,P. J. Sloane,University of Aberdeen. Department of Political Economy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Sports
ISBN : OCLC:18416818

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The Economics of Professional Team Sports by J. Cairns,N. Jennett,P. J. Sloane,University of Aberdeen. Department of Political Economy Pdf

Author : Nand E. Hart-Nibbrig,Clement Cottingham
Publisher : Free Press
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:49015000931775

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The Political Economy of College Sports by Nand E. Hart-Nibbrig,Clement Cottingham Pdf

Author : Eric Dunning,Dominic Malcolm
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0415262968

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Sport by Eric Dunning,Dominic Malcolm Pdf

A collection of texts providing a useful resource for students in the field of sports studies. Subject headings include approaches to the study of sport, the development and structure of modern sport, sport and power relations, and major issues in contemporary sport.

Author : T. Evens,P. Iosifidis,P. Smith
Publisher : Springer
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137360342

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The Political Economy of Television Sports Rights by T. Evens,P. Iosifidis,P. Smith Pdf

Sport on television is big business, but it is about more than just commerce. Using a range of national case studies from Europe and beyond, this book analyses the political, economic, social and regulatory issues raised in relation to the buying and selling of television sports rights.

Author : Paul Close,David Askew,Xu Xin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2006-12-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781134248889

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The Beijing Olympiad by Paul Close,David Askew,Xu Xin Pdf

The stage is set for the Beijing Olympiad to be the greatest mega-event, sporting or otherwise, in history. Still, the issues taxing many minds include whether the Beijing Games will be successful; whether they will be wrought with and wrecked by troubles; and who they will benefit. What value will the 2008 Games be to the people of China? Will they mainly serve the purposes of the dominant political, economic and cultural groups at and between the local, regional and global levels of modern social life? The Beijing Olympiad examines these among other questions, providing a range of original insights of interest to an array of scholars, researchers and students from Sports Studies to Sociology, Politics, Economics, International Relations and Legal Studies.

Author : Howard L. Nixon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-03
Category : Sports
ISBN : 1612058566

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Sport in a Changing World by Howard L. Nixon Pdf

This book shows how the dynamic interplay of a powerful "golden triangle" of sports, media, and business interests with social, cultural, economic, and political forces shapes sport in a changing world. This edition is a condensed and updated version of the first edition, with an emphasis on current social issues in sport. It also has more global content. The golden triangle concept is more developed and applied more extensively. Other key themes of the first edition - power, status, and inequality - are also more developed. New "Stop and Think" boxes have been added to challenge students to think about the meaning of what they have read. The book is now divided into five sections. The new sections highlight sociology and the sociology of sport; inequality and diversity; globalization and social deviance; major social contexts of sport, including the high school, college, and professional levels; and power, political economy, and global sports.

Author : Charles Andrew Santo,Gerard C. S. Mildner
Publisher : Human Kinetics Publishers
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0736058710

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Sport and Public Policy by Charles Andrew Santo,Gerard C. S. Mildner Pdf

Sports figures, events and organisations affect our society in vast, varied and sometimes unexpected ways. This title tackles some of the most compelling connections between the sports world and public policy. It begins by examining issues related to professional sports. It also explores amateur sports and public health.

Author : ADRIAN BUDD,ROGER LEVERMORE
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2004-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781135773519

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Sport and International Relations by ADRIAN BUDD,ROGER LEVERMORE Pdf

Sport plays a highly significant role in the lives of millions the world over, and yet the impact of this global phenomenon on the subject of international relations hes been neglected. The contributors to this collection argue that sport remains both an underestimated and understudied aspect of international relations, and that the growth of its importance should be seen in the complex interdependencies and global systems of governance. The text examines: * how the expansion of professional sport, and the revenues generated by mass media's links with sport have transformed the international political economy; * how sport contributes to nation building and notions of identity; * how sport is a significant facet of international diplomacy. International sport is far from being peripheral to international relations. This challenging and comprehensive introduction will be of interest to students and all those working in international relations and sport studies.

Author : Robert E. Washington
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429976841

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Sport, Power, and Society by Robert E. Washington Pdf

This comprehensive collection examines the culture of sport and its relationship with various social institutions. The editors first provide a broad overview of the field and describe the ways in which the concept of sport as a meritocratic contest is undermined by the powerful social structures within which it is embedded. Sections focus on political economy, violence, the media, education, politics, fans and community, and the body. Primary readings from noted scholars in each section address current issues such as the presence of big-time sports in educational institutions; the effects of corporate media; race and class relations; professional athletes' ties to politics; and how sports alter perceptions and practices regarding beauty and health. In addition, entertaining and provocative essays from journalists supplement academic readings and spotlight key issues. Section introductions from the editors connect the readings to a theoretical framework that explores the perspectives of new institutionalism, cultural hegemony, social capital, and symbolic interaction and cultural construction. Providing a cohesive foundation for a wide range of readings, Sport, Power, and Society is a must-have resource for understanding the current issues and debates surrounding the interactions of sport and society.