Structured around key excluded groups, such as the elderly, ethnic minorities, the disabled and rural communities, this book offers an assessment of sports policy in contemporary Britain.
This important new book critically examines the relationship between sport and social exclusion, from global and cross-cultural perspectives.
This important new book critically examines the relationship between sport and social exclusion, from global and cross-cultural perspectives.
Sport and Social Exclusion
This book examines sport as an inclusive and developmental environment, exploring the conditions by which community sport initiatives can promote personal development, health and social cohesion, particularly for at-risk youth.
Johnson, S. 147, 157–9 Johnson, Seth 209–10 Jones, Kelly 7 Jones, Vinnie 154, 164 Jowell, Rt Hon Tessa MP 23 Kashiwa ... Steven (corporate financial advisor) 199 Lofthouse, Nat 162 Logan, Gaby 153, 159 Lomax, Brian 22 Macpherson Report ...
The book explores national and international regulatory frameworks, identifying deficiencies and good practice, and concludes with recommendations for regulatory reform.
This book represents the most up-to-date and authoritative source of knowledge on inclusion and exclusion in youth sport. As such, it is essential reading for those who want to use sport to 'make a difference' in young people's lives.
The book explores the particular social problems that governments seek to address through sport, and examines the nature and extent of the evidence for sport’s positive role.
Sport and Social Exclusion
"Research Centre for Sport in Canadian Society, University of Ottawa."