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You are currently browsing 1–10 of 24 new and published books in the subject of Sports Administration — sorted by publish date from newer books to older books.

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New and Published Books

  1. Sport for Development

    What game are we playing?

    By Fred Coalter

    Sport is increasingly regarded as a powerful tool in international development. In this comprehensive introduction to the area of ‘sport-for-development’, leading researcher Fred Coalter critically evaluates the strengths and weaknesses and successes and failures of sport-for-development policies...

    Published April 16th 2013 by Routledge

  2. Sport Management in the Middle East

    A Case Study Analysis

    Edited by Mohammed Ben Sulayem, Sean O'Connor, David Hassan

    The Middle East is one of the fastest growing and significant markets in world sport, as well as a powerful source of investment in sport. Bids for the Olympics in 2020 and the soccer World Cup in 2022, as well as remarkable investments in Formula One motor racing, horse racing and English Premier...

    Published April 2nd 2013 by Routledge

  3. Managing Sport Organizations

    Responsibility for Performance

    By Daniel Covell, Sharianne Walker

    Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Managing Sports Organizations is still the most interesting, challenging, and student-focused introduction to sport management currently available. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, this book explores every key topic, issue and concept...

    Published March 20th 2013 by Routledge

  4. Sport Development

    Policy, Process and Practice

    Edited by Kevin Hylton

    At a time of profound change in the economic, social, political and sporting landscape, sport development faces important challenges. Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Sport Development: Policy, Process and Practice is still the most detailed, authoritative and comprehensive guide...

    Published March 17th 2013 by Routledge

  5. Routledge Handbook of Sport Communication

    Edited by Paul M. Pedersen

    Series: Routledge International Handbooks

    The Routledge Handbook of Sport Communication is the only book to offer a fully comprehensive and in-depth survey of the contemporary discipline of sport communication. It explores communication within, through, and for sport in all its theoretical, conceptual, cultural, behavioral, practical and...

    Published March 13th 2013 by Routledge

  6. Managing High Performance Sport

    Edited by Popi Sotiriadou, Veerle De Bosscher

    Series: Foundations of Sport Management

    How can managers design and implement effective high performance programmes in sport? What are the key challenges in managing elite athletes, sports people and teams? This is the first book to provide a comprehensive introduction to management practice, process and policy in elite and high...

    Published December 12th 2012 by Routledge

  7. Managing Major Sports Events

    Theory and Practice

    By Milena Parent, Sharon Smith-Swan

    The hosting of major sporting events can be a key tool in the development of cities and countries around the world. If carried out effectively these events can not only bring prestige to an area but can leave the local population with a legacy of improved infrastructure and facilities. Managing...

    Published November 25th 2012 by Routledge

  8. Managing Sport

    Social and Cultural Perspectives

    Edited by David Hassan, Jim Lusted

    Series: Foundations of Sport Management

    Contemporary sport is shaped by wider society. Today those managing sport must be aware of the broader social and cultural context within which it exists if their effectiveness is to be established and their careers defined. This book is the first of its kind to contextualise the wider social and...

    Published October 21st 2012 by Routledge

  9. Advanced Theory and Practice in Sport Marketing

    2nd Edition

    By Eric Schwarz, Jason Hunter, Alan LaFleur

    Effective marketing is essential for any successful sport organization, from elite professional sports teams to local amateur leagues. Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, Advanced Theory and Practice in Sport Marketing is still the only text to introduce key theory and best practice...

    Published August 12th 2012 by Routledge

  10. Sports Fundraising

    Dynamic Methods for Schools, Universities and Youth Sport Organizations

    By David Kelley

    Sports Fundraising is a complete introduction to fundamental principles and best practice in sports fundraising. Focusing on the particular challenges of fundraising in intercollegiate and interscholastic sport, and for youth sport organizations, the book is designed to help students develop the...

    Published July 17th 2012 by Routledge

Forthcoming Books

  1. Routledge Handbook of Sport Policy
    Edited by Ian Henry, Ling-Mei Ko
    To Be Published July 17th 2013
  2. Sport Governance: International Case Studies
    Edited by Ian O'Boyle, Trish Bradbury
    To Be Published July 17th 2013
  3. Volunteers in Sport: International perspectives
    Edited by Geoff Nichols
    To Be Published August 6th 2013
  4. Routledge Handbook of Sport and New Media
    Edited by Andrew Billings, Marie Hardin
    To Be Published December 14th 2013
  5. Research Methods for Sport Management
    By James Skinner, Allan Edwards
    To Be Published January 14th 2014

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