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Watching Sport

Author : Stephen Mumford
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113666016X
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (366 download)

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Download or read book Watching Sport written by Stephen Mumford and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do we watch sport for pure dumb entertainment? While some people might do so, Stephen Mumford argues that it can be watched in other ways. Sport can be both a subject of high aesthetic values and a valid source for our moral education. The philosophy of sport has tended to focus on participation, but this book instead examines the philosophical issues around watching sport. Far from being a passive experience, we can all shape the way that we see sport. Delving into parallels with art and theatre, this book outlines the aesthetic qualities of sport from the incidental beauty of a well-executed football pass to the enshrined artistic interpretation in performed sports such as ice-skating and gymnastics. It is argued that the purist literally sees sport in a different way from the partisan, thus the aesthetic perception of the purist can be validated. The book moves on to examine the moral lessons that are to be learned from watching sport, depicting it as a contest of virtues. The morality of sport is demonstrated to be continuous with, rather than separate from, the morality in wider life, and so each can inform the other. Watching sport is then recognized as a focus of profound emotional experiences. Collective emotion is particularly considered alongside the nature of allegiance. Finally, Mumford considers why we care about sport at all. Addressing universal themes, this book will appeal to a broad audience across philosophical disciplines and sports studies.

The Whole World Was Watching

Author : Robert Edelman
Publisher : Stanford University Press
ISBN 13 : 1503611019
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (36 download)

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Download or read book The Whole World Was Watching written by Robert Edelman and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Cold War era, the confrontation between capitalism and communism played out not only in military, diplomatic, and political contexts, but also in the realm of culture—and perhaps nowhere more so than the cultural phenomenon of sports, where the symbolic capital of athletic endeavor held up a mirror to the global contest for the sympathies of citizens worldwide. The Whole World Was Watching examines Cold War rivalries through the lens of sporting activities and competitions across Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the U.S. The essays in this volume consider sport as a vital sphere for understanding the complex geopolitics and cultural politics of the time, not just in terms of commerce and celebrity, but also with respect to shifting notions of race, class, and gender. Including contributions from an international lineup of historians, this volume suggests that the analysis of sport provides a valuable lens for understanding both how individuals experienced the Cold War in their daily lives, and how sports culture in turn influenced politics and diplomatic relations.

A Comparative Philosophy of Sport and Art

Author : Paul Taylor
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030723348
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book A Comparative Philosophy of Sport and Art written by Paul Taylor and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-06-16 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book compares two major leisure activities – watching sport and engaging with art. It explores a range of philosophical questions that arise when sport and art are placed side by side: The works of Shakespeare, Rembrandt and Mozart have continued to fill playhouses, galleries and concert halls for centuries since they were created, while our interest in even the most epic sporting contests fades after just a few years, or even a single season. What explains this difference? Sporting contests are merely games. So why do sports fans attach such great importance to whether their team wins or loses? Do sporting contests have meaning in the way works of art do? Beauty is a central value in art. Is it important in sport? What role does morality play in sport and art? What value do sport and art contribute to the world and to the meaning of people’s lives?

Sport Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Author : Vanessa Ratten
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1315393379
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (153 download)

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Download or read book Sport Entrepreneurship and Innovation written by Vanessa Ratten and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2016-11-25 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book features international authors discussing the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in the sports context. It focuses on topics such as the role of entrepreneurial marketing in sport, how technological innovation has changed the way sport is played and viewed, the globalization of sport as a product and service, the new types of sports that have emerged, athlete entrepreneurs and their related business endeavors and how sport influences innovation in other industries. The main themes of the book include: 1) the development of sport entrepreneurship and innovation, 2) entrepreneurship and sport, 3) innovation in sport, 4) internationalization and entrepreneurial behavior in sport, 5) entrepreneurial sport marketing, 6) sport in entrepreneurial universities and 7) the future for sport entrepreneurship and innovation. This interdisciplinary book will appeal to entrepreneurship, innovation and sport management scholars, students and practitioners.

Sport Management

Author : Russell Hoye
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136364765
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (363 download)

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Download or read book Sport Management written by Russell Hoye and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-06 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sport Management: principles and applications provides a comprehensive introduction to the practical application of management principles within sport organisations operating at the community, state, national and professional levels in club based sporting systems. It presents an international balanced view between accepted practice and what research evidence tells us about the application of a range of management principles and practices in sport. Structured in three parts it investigates: The history of the evolution of sport and the current drivers of change in the sport industry, the role of the state, non-profit and professional sectors in sport. Core management principles and their application in sport, highlighting the unique features of how sport is managed compared to other sectors of the economy. This will include discussion and insight into organisational behaviour, organisational culture, strategic planning, organisational structures, human resource management, leadership, governance, and performance management. The future management challenges facing the sport industry. Each chapter has a coherent learning structure complete with international case studies as follows: A conceptual overview of the focus for the chapter. A presentation of accepted practice supported by specific organisational examples at the community, state/provincial, national and professional level. These organisations will include examples from countries such as New Zealand, Australia, and the UK. A presentation of research findings from around the globe. A summary of guiding principles for the focus of the chapter based on a balanced view of practice and research. A section of teaching and learning resources including a reference list, lists for further reading, relevant websites, tutorial activity or study questions, potential research questions and online PowerPoint lecture slides for each chapter. It provides the foundation for introductory sport management subjects, and is ideal for first and second year students studying sport management related courses and those studying sport management within business focussed courses, human movement / physical education courses seeking an overview of sport management principles.

The Joy of Sports

Author : Michael Novak
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 156833009X
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (683 download)

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Download or read book The Joy of Sports written by Michael Novak and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1994 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...an exhilarating exercise full of uncanny insights..." - Publishers Weekly

Sport, Public Broadcasting, and Cultural Citizenship

Author : Jay Scherer
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135017107
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Sport, Public Broadcasting, and Cultural Citizenship written by Jay Scherer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the political debates over the access to live telecasts of sport in the digital broadcasting era. It outlines the broad theoretical debates, political positions and policy calculations over the provision of live, free-to-air telecasts of sport as a right of cultural citizenship. In so doing, the book provides a number of comparative case studies that explore these debates and issues in various global spaces.

Sports Marketing

Author : Matthew D. Shank
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317743458
Total Pages : 672 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (177 download)

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Download or read book Sports Marketing written by Matthew D. Shank and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-10-03 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in a fully revised and updated 5th edition, Sports Marketing: A Strategic Perspective is the most authoritative, comprehensive and engaging introduction to sports marketing currently available. It is the only introductory textbook to adopt a strategic approach, explaining clearly how every element of the marketing process should be designed and managed, from goal-setting and planning to implementation and control. Covering all the key topics in the sports marketing curriculum, including consumer behavior, market research, promotions, products, pricing, sponsorship, business ethics, technology and e-marketing, the book introduces core theory and concepts, explains best practice, and surveys the rapidly-changing, international sports business environment. Every chapter contains extensive real-world case studies and biographies of key industry figures and challenging review exercises which encourage the reader to reflect critically on their own knowledge and professional practice. The book’s companion website offers additional resources for instructors and students, including an instructors' guide, test bank, presentation slides and useful weblinks. Sports Marketing: A Strategic Perspective is an essential foundation for any sports marketing or sports business course, and an invaluable reference for any sports marketing practitioner looking to improve their professional practice.

Fans

Author : Larry Olmsted
Publisher : Algonquin Books
ISBN 13 : 1616208465
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (162 download)

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Download or read book Fans written by Larry Olmsted and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Olmsted opens a window into a psychologically compelling world of passion and purpose.” —Harvey Araton, author of Our Last Season: A Writer, a Fan, a Friendship Larry Olmsted’s writing and research have been called “eye-opening” (People), “impressive” (Publishers Weekly, starred review), and “enlightening” (Kirkus Reviews). Now, the New York Times and Washington Post bestselling author turns his expertise to a subject that has never been fully explored, delivering a highly entertaining game changer that uses brand-new research to show us why being a sports fan is good for us individually and is a force for positive change in society. Fans is a passionate reminder of how games, teams, and the communities dedicated to them are vital to our lives. Citing fascinating new studies on sports fandom, Larry Olmsted makes the case that the more you identify with a sports team, the better your social, psychological, and physical health is; the more meaningful your relationships are; and the more connected and happier you are. Fans maintain better cognitive processing as their gray matter ages; they have better language skills; and college students who follow sports have higher GPAs, better graduation rates, and higher incomes after graduating. And there’s more: On a societal level, sports help us heal after tragedies, providing community and hope when we need it most. Fans is the perfect gift for anyone who loves sports or anyone who loves someone who loves sports.

Pedestrianism

Author : Matthew Algeo
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
ISBN 13 : 1613744005
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (137 download)

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Download or read book Pedestrianism written by Matthew Algeo and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strange as it sounds, during the 1870s and 1880s, America’s most popular spectator sport wasn’t baseball, football, or horseracing—it was competitive walking. Inside sold-out arenas, competitors walked around dirt tracks almost nonstop for six straight days (never on Sunday), risking their health and sanity to see who could walk the farthest—more than 500 miles. These walking matches were as talked about as the weather, the details reported in newspapers and telegraphed to fans from coast to coast. This long-forgotten sport, known as pedestrianism, spawned America’s first celebrity athletes and opened doors for immigrants, African Americans, and women. But along with the excitement came the inevitable scandals, charges of doping and insider gambling, and even a riot in 1879. Pedestrianism chronicles competitive walking’s peculiar appeal and popularity, its rapid demise, and its enduring influence.

Sport Fans

Author : Daniel L. Wann
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429852916
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (298 download)

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Download or read book Sport Fans written by Daniel L. Wann and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-08-16 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sports, and the fans that follow them, are everywhere. Sport Fans: The Psychology and Social Impact of Fandom examines the affective, behavioral, and cognitive reactions of fans to better comprehend how sport impacts individual fans and society as a whole. Using up-to-date research and theory from multiple disciplines including psychology, sociology, marketing, history, and religious studies, this textbook provides a deeper understanding of topics such as: the pervasiveness of sport fandom in society common demographic and personality characteristics of fans how fandom can provide a sense of belonging, of uniqueness, and of meaning in life the process of becoming a sport fan sport fan consumption and the future of sport and the fan experience. The text also provides a detailed investigation of the darker side of sport fandom, including fan aggression, as well as a critical look at the positive value of fandom for individuals and society. Sport Fans expertly combines a rigorous level of empirical research and theory in an engaging, accessible format, making this text the essential resource on sport fan behavior.

Sports around the World [4 volumes]

Author : John Nauright
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 159884301X
Total Pages : 2056 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (988 download)

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Download or read book Sports around the World [4 volumes] written by John Nauright and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-04-06 with total page 2056 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This multivolume set is much more than a collection of essays on sports and sporting cultures from around the world: it also details how and why sports are played wherever they exist, and examines key charismatic athletes from around the world who have transcended their sports. Sports Around the World: History, Culture, and Practice provides a unique, global overview of sports and sports cultures. Unlike most works of this type, this book provides both essays that examine general topics, such as globalization and sport, international relations and sport, and tourism and sport, as well as essays on sports history, culture, and practice in world regions—for example, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and Oceania—in order to provide a more global perspective. These essays are followed by entries on specific sports, world athletes, stadiums and arenas, famous games and matches, and major controversies. Spanning topics as varied as modern professional cycling to the fictional movie Rocky to the deadly ball game of the ancient Mayans, the first three volumes contain overview essays and entries for specific sports that have been and are currently practiced around the world. The fourth volume provides a compendium of information on the winners of major sporting competitions from around the world. Readers will gain invaluable insights into how sports have been enjoyed throughout all of human culture, and more fully comprehend their cultural contexts. The entries provide suggestions for further reading on each topic—helpful to general readers, students with school projects, university students and academics alike. Additionally, the four-volume Sports Around the World spotlights key charismatic athletes who have changed a sport or become more than just an outstanding player.

Sports Economics for Non-Economists

Author : Wray Vamplew
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 100057007X
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Sports Economics for Non-Economists written by Wray Vamplew and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-03-31 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book cuts through the jargon and complicated formulae to focus on the key concepts in sports economics, introducing the fundamentals in a concise and engaging way to give the reader without a background in economics the tools with which to read and apply sports economics in their work. Full of real-world cases and stories, the book offers a short economic history of sport and explains the economic foundations of the world of sport today, from local leagues to mega-events. Covering both amateur and professional sports, it explores and explains the most important issues in contemporary sports economics, from player transfer markets and the rise of women’s sports to the spending behaviour of fans and the growing shadow of corruption. A fascinating read for any student, researcher or practitioner working in sport, or for the general reader who wants to understand the background to many of the most important stories in sport today, this is the only book on sports economics that you will ever need.

Amateurism in Sport

Author : Lincoln Allison
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 0714649694
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (146 download)

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Download or read book Amateurism in Sport written by Lincoln Allison and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes amateurism seriously as ethical and political theory and examines its rationale, its history, its ethics and economics and the future of amateur values.

Research Methods and Design in Sport Management

Author : Damon P. S. Andrew
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 073607385X
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (36 download)

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Download or read book Research Methods and Design in Sport Management written by Damon P. S. Andrew and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2011 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text explains research design, implementation, analysis and assessment criteria with a focus on specific procedures unique to sport managament.

Sport, Ethics and Philosophy

Author : Mike McNamee
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351585630
Total Pages : 335 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (515 download)

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Download or read book Sport, Ethics and Philosophy written by Mike McNamee and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-10-19 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book represents a bold statement concerning the excitement and energy of the field of sports ethics and philosophy in contemporary terms. It is comprised of a collection of commissioned essays from the leading international scholars in the field to celebrate the ten year editorship of Mike McNamee for the journal: Sport, Ethics and Philosophy. The collection includes essays familiar sport philosophers on work about the nature and nuances of sports and games playing, winning and losing, role models and strategic fouling. It also celebrates in phenomenological terms the complex and heterogeneous experience and values of sports in both phenomenological and analytic modes. Finally, it addresses the most serious threats to sport integrity and governance, in the shape of doping, and the unchecked power of sports institutions, and the charisma of sport that is at the mercy of commercialism. This book was originally published as a special issue of Sport, Ethics and Philosophy.

Communication and Sport

Author : Andrew C. Billings
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 1544393156
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (443 download)

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Download or read book Communication and Sport written by Andrew C. Billings and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Communication and Sport: Surveying the Field provides students with an understanding of sports media, rhetoric, culture, and organizations through an examination of a wide range of topics. Authors Andrew C. Billings and Michael L. Butterworth address everything from youth to amateur to professional sports through varied lenses, including mythology, community, and identity. A comprehensive focus on communication scholarship gives attention to the ways that sports produce, maintain, or resist cultural attitudes about race, gender, sexuality, class, and politics. The Fourth Edition includes new interviews with prominent figures in the field and new discussions on current events like the Black Lives Matter movement and the COVID-19 pandemic.