Contemporary sport management / Paul M. Pedersen[and others], editors.

Other author Pedersen, Paul M., 1970-
Format Book
Edition4th ed.
Publication InfoChampaign, IL : Human Kinetics, ©2011.
Descriptionxvii, 461 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Subjects
Sports administration.
Physical education and training--Administration.

Contents Managing sport in the 21st century / Janet B. Parks, Jerome Quarterman, Lucie Thibault -- Developing a professional perspective / Sally R. Ross, Kathryn S. Hoff, JoAnn Kroll -- Historical aspects of the sport business industry / Lawrence W. Fielding, Paul M. Pedersen, Brenda G. Pitts -- Management concepts and practice in sport organizations / Lucie Thibault, Jerome Quarterman -- Managerial leadership in sport organizations / Jerome Quarterman, Ming Li, Lucie Thibault -- Professional sport / James (Jay) M. Gladden, William A. Sutton -- Intercollegiate athletics / Ellen J. Staurowsky, Robertha Abney -- Interscholastic athletics / Warren A. Whisenant, Eric W. Forsyth -- Youth and community sport / Marlene A. Dixon, Jennifer E. Bruening -- Sport management and marketing agencies / William A. Sutton , Nicole Fowler, Mark A. McDonald -- Sport tourism / Heather Gibson, Sheranne Fairley -- Sport marketing / F. Wayne Blann, Ketra L. Armstrong -- Communication in the sport industry / G. Clayton Stoldt, Stephen W. Dittmore, Paul M. Pedersen -- Finance and economics in the sport industry / Timothy D. DeSchriver, Daniel F. Mahony -- Sport facility and event management / Robin Ammon, Jr., David K. Stotlar -- Sport consumer behavior / B. Christine Green, Carla A. Costa -- Legal considerations in sport management / Anita M. Moorman, R. Christopher Reynolds -- Sociological aspects of sport / Nicole M. Lavoi, Mary Jo Kane -- A North American perspective in international sport / Ted G. Fay, Luisa Velez, Janet B. Parks -- Sport management questions and research / Jess C. Dixon, Wendy Frisby, Robert L. Boucher.
Abstract This book provides students with an overview of sport management by presenting extensive discussions of the foundational aspects of the profession and current topics from the field. Students will learn the relevance of sociological, cultural, historical, political, psychological, and legal concepts to the management of sport; the necessary professional skills and attitudes of sport managers; and ways in which the globalization of sport continues to affect sport management professions.--[book cover]
Local noteLittle-357441--305131062682.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010008782
ISBN9780736081672 (hard cover)
ISBN0736081674 (hard cover)

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Joyner General Stacks GV713 .C66 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold