{"product_id":"sport-management-the-basics-9781138791176","title":"Sport Management: The Basics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSport Management: The Basics \u003c\/em\u003eis an engaging and accessible introduction to sport management which considers a range of contemporary philosophical, social, cultural and political matters as they impact on this growing field. Drawing links between academic theory and practice, it explores the current challenges facing managers in the sport industry, addressing topics including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe history of sport management \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe role of the manager \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003elevels of management \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe public, private and voluntary sectors \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003esport management in the global marketplace\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith suggestions for further reading throughout the text, a comprehensive chapter on employment and employability, and case studies which explore both theory and practice, \u003cem\u003eSport Management: The Basics \u003c\/em\u003eoffers a clear and concise introduction for anyone seeking to study or work in sport management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRob Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e is Principal Lecturer in Sport Business Management at Sheffield Hallam University, UK. He has delivered sport management-related courses since 2002 and his subject specialisms are financial reporting, management accounting and economic decision making in the sport industry. He is the author of \u003cem\u003eManaging Sport Finance\u003c\/em\u003e, the co-author of \u003cem\u003eFinance for Sport and Leisure Managers: An introduction\u003c\/em\u003e and has published a number of chapters in sport management text books. He is also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a recognised expert in learning and teaching in higher education.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark Piekarz\u003c\/strong\u003e is Senior Lecturer in Sport Management at the University of Worcester, UK. He has more than 25 years of experience in the sport management and adventure sport sectors. Before beginning his teaching work in Higher Education he worked for many years as a sport facility manager and community sport development officer. He has since taught at the Birmingham College of Food and Technology, UK, and Sheffield Hallam University, UK, before completing a PhD in the field of risk management. He has published work on a variety of subject areas, ranging from risk management, sport and rights, conflict zone tourism and operational management\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50916096737554,"sku":"9781138791176","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_91337047-565a-4834-b4e6-e3c15d7ccd7c.jpg?v=1738838657","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sport-management-the-basics-9781138791176","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}