Ethics and Governance in Sport

<p>What is or what should be the function of sport in a globalized commercialized world? Why does sport matter in the 21st century? In <i>Ethics and Governance in Sport: the future of sport imagined</i> an ensemble of leading international experts from across the fields of sport management and ethics calls for a new model of sport that goes beyond the traditional view that sport automatically encourages positive physical psychological social moral and political values.</p><p>Acknowledging that sport is beset by poor practice corruption and harmful behaviors it explores current issues in sport ethics governance and development considering how good governance and the positive potentials of sport can be implemented in a globalized sporting landscape. <em>Ethics and Governance in Sport </em>suggests a future model of sport governance based on well substantiated projections and argues that identifying the root causes of harmful behavior those things that are characteristic of sport and engaging sport managers policy makers and leaders of sport organizations is essential if sport is to thrive.</p><p>The book’s interdisciplinary examination of sport encompassing philosophy sociology economics management and sport development and its forward-looking approach makes it important reading for advanced students researchers and policy makers with an interest in the place and development of modern sport. Its clear messages invite self-reflection and discussion especially within sports organizations.</p>