Routledge handbook of sport policy

pt. 1. Theoretical perspectives and methodologies -- pt. 2. Globalisation, governance, partnerships and networks in sport policy -- pt. 3. Elite sports policies -- pt. 4. Development, sport and joint policy agendas -- pt. 5. Social theory and sports policy

pt. 1. Theoretical perspectives and methodologies -- pt. 2. Globalisation, governance, partnerships and networks in sport policy -- pt. 3. Elite sports policies -- pt. 4. Development, sport and joint policy agendas -- pt. 5. Social theory and sports policy.

It is difficult to fully understand the role that sport plays in contemporary global society without understanding how and why governments, NGOs and other organizations formulate and implement policy relating to sport. The Routledge Handbook of Sport Policy is the only book to offer a comprehensive overview of current perspectives, techniques and approaches to the analysis of sport policy around the world. The book introduces a diverse range of approaches to policy analysis across the full range of political and societal contexts, including developed and developing ec