Sports Management

Adopting a multi-level, multi-disciplinary approach, and covering both theoretical and applied aspects, this is the first book to explore the complexity of sport corruption in terms of its conceptualization, causes and consequences. It makes realistic suggestions for reform and outlines directions f..

Adopting a critical management perspective, this book examines the most important themes and challenges in contemporary global sport management. From governance, corruption and corporate social responsibility, to new media technologies, drugs in sport and global athlete migration, the book helps stu..

Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, this book provides a concise theoretical and practical framework for planning and managing events. Focusing on the role of the event manager and event operational plans, this is the only textbook to define the concept of knowledge in the context of e..

Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, this book provides a concise theoretical and practical framework for planning and managing events. Focusing on the role of the event manager and event operational plans, this is the only textbook to define the concept of knowledge in the context of e..

The international nature of modern sport requires sport organizations to modify their management practices, presenting both challenges and opportunities. This volume brings together cutting-edge research from leading sport management scholars around the world, surveying a wide range of topics and is..

The international nature of modern sport requires sport organizations to modify their management practices, presenting both challenges and opportunities. This volume brings together cutting-edge research from leading sport management scholars around the world, surveying a wide range of topics and is..

Introducing readers to the power and politics of sport organizations, this book explores the managerial activities essential to governance and policy development. It also demonstrates where the power lies in an organization or industry segment and how individual sport organizations fit into the grea..

International Perspectives on the Management of Sport is the first multi-contributed book that addresses the various aspects of sport management by some of the most brilliant experts throughout the world. Drawing on the knowledge of international sport management gurus, this book provides cutting-ed..

Effective leadership is essential in any sports organisation, both in the board room and on the training pitch. This is the first textbook to examine sports leadership in the round, across management and coaching environments. It introduces core theory, and uses case studies to show how to apply bes..

This collection offers a critical analysis of major sporting events including the Ryder Cup, Rugby World Cup, Commonwealth Games and European Football Championships. It originally published as a special issue in Sport in Society...

Managing Drugs in Sport..

Sport organisations rarely have a coherent management strategy regarding drug use and abuse. This important new book argues that drugs in sport must be seen as a legitimate management issue; that the reality is that athletes will use and misuse drugs, and that sport managers require a sophisticated ..