Policy and Governance in Sport

"Policy and Governance in Sport addresses governance structures of sport organizations as well as policy issues pertaining to those organizations. The chapters, written by leading scholars, address characteristics associated with the governance of sport, sport ethics, collegiate governance, competitive balance, the Olympic Movement, disability sport issues, commercialization of sport, gender equity, globalization, nationalism, and human rights in sport. These discussions lead to addressing a wide assortment of policy consideration and analyses of problematic areas that arise in sport. This identification and further analysis of sport policy initiatives allow readers to look inside the interworking of sport organizations while gaining an appreciation for the intricacies of those organizations." -- Back Cover