Management of Sports Development

<p><em>Management of Sports Development</em> is the first book to offer a holistic approach to a field which has been growing in importance for some years. Although many books exist on various aspects of development never before has there been a text which addresses the process of development in such a comprehensive manner. This book offers eveything needed to develop an understanding of the process of sports development.</p><p>The book provides comprehensive coverage of the major themes in the process of sports development with contributions from an internationally renowned author team. These themes include:</p><ul> <li>models of sports development</li> <li>funding of sports development</li> <li>mega sporting events</li> <li>networks and partnerships in sports development</li> <li>sports development and social change</li> </ul><p>It is also supplemented with a dedicated accompanying website featuring updates and extra material.</p><p>This accessible book is essential reading for students or lecturers in the field of sports development and is set to be a vital contribution to the literature in this area.</p>