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This book examines the evolution of motor sport from its creation in central Europe, throughout the rest of the continent and elsewhere, including in both North and South America.

It was published as a special issue of the International Journal of the History of Sport.

The commercialization of sport since the 1990s has had a number of consequences. The market forces that have defined commercialization, notably pay-per-view television, whilst initially welcomed as important new sources of revenue, have also had the unanticipated consequences of de-stabilizing many sporting competitions and institutions, undermining the financial future of clubs in their traditional role as key social and cultural institutions. This has been manifested in the paradox of chronic financial loss-making amongst professional sports clubs in an era of exponential revenue growth,...

The relationship between association football, race and ethnicity has received increasing levels of attention from academics and commentators throughout the world over recent years. As their national professional leagues reflect the multicultural nature of most global developed societies so the focus of sports scholars and others have been drawn to this field of enquiry and this has produced some impressive works. These have included rich examinations of such issues at the level of the nation-state and the aim of this collection is to considerably enhance this dedicated strand of academic...

Sport is both a complex international business and a mass participatory practice run by volunteers. Now in a fully revised and expanded second edition, this comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of sport management helps explain the commercial environment that shapes sport at all levels, from elite to local, and gives clear and sensible guidance on best practice. It covers the core functional areas of management, from strategy and finance to sales and marketing; explores emerging issues from data analytics to corporate social responsibility, and is full of useful features...

Sport is both a complex international business and a mass participatory practice run by volunteers. Now in a fully revised and expanded second edition, this comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of sport management helps explain the commercial environment that shapes sport at all levels, from elite to local, and gives clear and sensible guidance on best practice. It covers the core functional areas of management, from strategy and finance to sales and marketing; explores emerging issues from data analytics to corporate social responsibility, and is full of useful features...

Ireland and its inhabitants have often been described as being sports mad . As a relatively small geographical entity, Ireland, north and south, has produced a disproportionately high number of world class sports men and women who have excelled at the highest levels of their chosen sport. The significance of sport in Ireland though extends far beyond the achievements of such individuals. Sport has historically assumed a centrality in the lives of the island s inhabitants, a fact that can be measured by the numbers and commitment of participants as well as the emotional and financial...

Sport has played a central role in modern Ireland s history. Perhaps nowhere else has sport so infused the political, social and cultural development and identity of a nation. During this so-called Decade of Centenaries in Ireland (2014 to 2024) recently there has been an exponential growth in interest and academic research on Ireland s sporting heritage. This collection of chapters, contributed by some of Ireland s most preeminent sport and social historians, showcases the richness and complexity of Ireland s sporting legacy. Articles on topics as diverse as the role of native Gaelic...

There are more opportunities than ever before for young people with disabilities to participate in sport and adapted physical education. For example, there are more than 3.7 million athletes worldwide aligned to the Special Olympics organisation, with national associations active in more than 200 countries worldwide. Despite this rapid growth, all too often coaches and teachers lack adequate knowledge of the particular challenges faced by people with intellectual disabilities. The principal aim of this book is to improve the understanding and professional skills of coaches, teachers,...