Social Capital and Sport Governance in Europe
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Author Description
Although there is significant interest in the social role of sport in fostering civil society from both policymakers and academics, there is a lack of evidence of the specific role of sport federations in this system. This book critically presents the mechanisms and structures in a selection of sport federations within a variety of European countries that illuminate the varied relationships between not-for-profit sport federations, their members, governments and the citizens they represent. The contributors explore the contrasts and synergies between core social capital theoretical perspectives, and how these may be informed by and/or shape the realities of governance from different perspectives within the sport system.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the specific role of sport federations in fostering civil society and the mechanisms through which they generate social capital within European governance structures. The authors and contributors, led by experts in sport policy and sociology, analyze the complex relationships between not-for-profit sport organizations, government entities, and the citizens they serve. By applying theoretical frameworks to empirical data, the text evaluates how governance models influence the social impact of sport across diverse national contexts.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comparative analysis of sport federation governance across multiple European countries.
- Theoretical frameworks linking social capital to organizational structure.
- Case studies detailing the interaction between state policy and non-profit sport entities.
- Examination of the synergies and tensions between government oversight and member-led sport organizations.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this work as a significant contribution to the study of sport policy and civil society. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is well-suited for researchers and policymakers interested in the intersection of governance and social capital.
Page Count:
222
Publication Date:
2010-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis, Inc.
ISBN-10:
0203846893
ISBN-13:
9780203846896
Sociology
Governance
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