Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Global Sport Community (1) (World Association for Sport Management Series)

Synopsis

This book examines the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the context of the global sport industry, and asks how sport business might be a factor in enabling positive social change.Opening with a chapter that introduces the most significant sociological, managerial, and social psychological theories, models, and frameworks for understanding this important topic, this book then presents in-depth case studies from around the world that explore various dimensions where sport business and social issues intersect. Covering characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and religious orientation, this book presents fascinating cases across a wide range of sports and international contexts - from women coaches in Nigeria and rodeo Cowboys of Color in Texas, to disability sport development in the Caribbean and allyship within German sport organizations.Providing an important snapshot of global efforts to promote inclusion in and through sport, this book is a fascinating read for any student, researcher, policymaker, or practitioner with an interest in sport business and management, the sociology of sport, or social issues in wider society.

Copyright:

2026

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

398 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781040436950

Related ISBNs:

9781003621942, 9781040436929, 9781041030331

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date of Addition:

09/30/25

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Demetrius W. Pearson, Kirstin Hallmann and James J. Zhang, individual chapters, the contributors

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Sports, Business and Finance, Sociology

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Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Demetrius W. Pearson

Edited by:

Kirstin Hallmann

Edited by:

James J. Zhang