{"product_id":"9781041252696","title":"Routledge Handbook of Community Sport","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRoutledge International Handbooks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eRoutledge Handbook of Community Sport\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRussell Hoye | Shannon Kerwin | Janelle Joseph | Paul Downward | Marika Warner\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSports \u0026amp; Recreation \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eRoutledge Handbook of Community Sport \u003c\/i\u003eoffers an interdisciplinary, international examination of how community sport is understood, designed, delivered, governed and evaluated, critically exploring its contribution to health, wellbeing, inclusion, social capital and community resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBringing together leading researchers and practitioners from diverse cultural, geographical and political contexts, the handbook equips readers to understand the complex, evolving nature of community sport and to respond to the opportunities and challenges it faces. Its four-part structure integrates conceptual and critical frameworks with practical insights into program design and delivery, impact and evaluation, policy, governance and future directions. Chapters examine inclusion, volunteer management, leadership, organisational sustainability, infrastructure, digital transformation, health and social outcomes, funding, partnerships, climate challenges and decolonisation. Through interdisciplinary perspectives, international examples and evidence-informed approaches, the handbook enables readers to critically assess community sport practices, design more inclusive and sustainable initiatives, evaluate outcomes and navigate the changing policy and organisational environments in which community sport operates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handbook will be useful for established and emerging researchers, undergraduate and postgraduate students, educators and professionals across sport studies, health promotion, education, public policy and related disciplines. It will also be an essential resource for community sport leaders, coaches, volunteers, program designers, local councils, non-government organisations, professional and multi-sport organisations, policymakers and funders seeking to develop, deliver, govern or evaluate inclusive, impactful and sustainable community sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRussell Hoye\u003c\/b\u003e is Pro Vice-Chancellor (Health Innovation) and Dean of the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport at La Trobe University. An internationally recognised scholar in sport management and leadership, his work focuses on sport management, governance, volunteer management and the social impact of sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShannon Kerwin\u003c\/b\u003e is is a Graduate Program Director in the Department of Sport Management at Brock University. Dr. Kerwin teaches and conducts research in the areas of organizational behaviour and human resource management in sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJanelle Joseph\u003c\/b\u003e is the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Racial Justice, Health, and Sport and Associate Professor at Brock University. Dr. Joseph is an elected member of the Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists who studies indigeneity, diaspora, and equity in movement cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Downward\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Economics in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University, United Kingdom. His extensive research investigates the causes and consequences of engagement in sport, physical activity and leisure as a participant, volunteer or official across mass participation, elite events and professional sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarika Warner\u003c\/b\u003e is the Executive Director of MLSE LaunchPad, a Sport For Development organization that creates and delivers world-class SFD opportunities that unleash potential in youth facing barriers. Her work explores topics in Sport For Development, positive youth development, sport equity, and corporate social responsibility in professional sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e06 May 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoutledge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781041252696\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e516\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63547591458956,"sku":"9781041252696","price":315.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781041252696","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}