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The Battle of the Century - Dempsey, Carpentier, and the Birth of Modern Promotion (Hardcover): Jim Waltzer The Battle of the Century - Dempsey, Carpentier, and the Birth of Modern Promotion (Hardcover)
Jim Waltzer
R1,695 Discovery Miles 16 950 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This exciting account of the 1921 heavyweight boxing title fight between champion Jack Dempsey and Frenchman Georges Carpentier relates how it originated and how it became a template for modern sports promotion. Immortalized as the battle of the century by Ring Lardner, the Dempsey-Carpentier heavyweight title bout marked America's first experience with the intersection of show business, high society, politics, and the underworld at a single sporting event. The Battle of the Century: Dempsey, Carpentier, and the Birth of Modern Promotion offers the definitive history of this landmark event's genesis and impact. To explain why the fight had such a far-reaching influence on mass entertainment and modern culture, newspaperman Jim Waltzer invites readers to travel the path to the 1921 heavyweight championship. Along the way, they will meet a cast of outsize characters, including the savage defending champion (and alleged World War I slacker) Jack Dempsey, French pretty-boy war hero Georges Carpentier, promoter Tex Rickard, Dempsey's slippery manager Doc Kearns, and Jersey City boss Frank Hague. As the tale unfolds, so does an understanding of the forces that shaped the Roaring Twenties and established promotional hype as the MO of business. Photographs A bibliography

Sexual Diversity and the Sochi 2014 Olympics - No More Rainbows (Hardcover, New): H. Lenskyj Sexual Diversity and the Sochi 2014 Olympics - No More Rainbows (Hardcover, New)
H. Lenskyj
R1,839 Discovery Miles 18 390 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book examines Russia's 2013 anti-gay laws and their implications for the Sochi 2014 Olympics. Lenskyj argues that Putin's Russia and the International Olympic Committee wield power in similar ways, as evident in undemocratic governance, fraudulent voting processes, hypocrisy and absence of accountability.

Fraud, Corruption and Sport (Hardcover): G Brooks, A. Aleem, M Button Fraud, Corruption and Sport (Hardcover)
G Brooks, A. Aleem, M Button
R3,120 Discovery Miles 31 200 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Sport plays a collective social, political and cultural role around the world. In recent years, however, it has become associated with stories of corruption including gambling, consumption of illegal substances and institutional vote rigging. This book examines the level, depth and range of fraud and corruption in sport and the methods used to counteract and prevent fraud and corruption which damages the integrity of sport.Brooks, Aleem and Button argue that sport is often downplayed and defended as 'different' from other businesses. This book demonstrates that sport encounters the same types of fraud and corruption as business everywhere, and those specific to it such as match fixing, point shaving associated with vested gambling interests and tanking to secure better players in the future. Fraud, Corruption and Sport analyses a diverse range of cases internationally from across the sporting world including football, cricket, horse racing, basketball, baseball and boxing.This book presents a new perspective on the security of sport appealing to students, academics, practitioners and sporting enthusiasts alike.

Economics, Uncertainty and European Football - Trends in Competitive Balance (Hardcover, illustrated edition): Loek Groot Economics, Uncertainty and European Football - Trends in Competitive Balance (Hardcover, illustrated edition)
Loek Groot
R3,026 Discovery Miles 30 260 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book provides a complete picture of the development of competitive balance in the major European football countries over an extended period of time, along with some policy prescriptions for the governance of the European football market. It presents three new indices which show that European football competitions become less exciting over time. It is also shown that the lower the average number of goals per match, the more imperfect the referee and the stronger the home and away (dis)advantage, the higher the level of competitive balance will be. In the final chapter it is argued that to safeguard the competitive balance and the longstanding traditions of European football, a decommercialization of football is required. Using standard welfare economic theory, the author shows that free-of-charge public broadcasting is the preferred policy. This book is highly relevant for sports economists, higher vocational and academic students in sports studies and for policymakers in football governing bodies and competition policy agencies.

Sports Ethics in America - A Bibliography, 1970-1990 (Hardcover, Annotated Ed): Donald G. Jones Sports Ethics in America - A Bibliography, 1970-1990 (Hardcover, Annotated Ed)
Donald G. Jones
R2,476 Discovery Miles 24 760 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A significant topic in American society, sports ethics has also been the subject of an increasing number of scholarly studies during the past two decades. Moreover, a growing number of courses on sports are being offered at colleges and universities. In Sports Ethics in America, Donald G. Jones provides a valuable reference tool for teaching and research in a variety of sports-related disciplines. The book is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary bibliography with some 2,800 entries. Entries include both scholarly works and works written by journalists during the two decades from 1970 to 1990. The volume is divided into five major sections (1) General Works and Philosophy, (2) The Team, Players, and Coaches, (3) The Game, Competition, and Contestants, (4) Sport and Society, and (5) Reference Works. Each entry includes a brief listing of the subjects covered in the work. The volume also includes a full subject index and an author index.

The National Lottery - Process, Problems and Personalities (Hardcover): Andrew Douglas The National Lottery - Process, Problems and Personalities (Hardcover)
Andrew Douglas
R6,280 Discovery Miles 62 800 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The introduction of a National Lottery in the UK in 1994 created a unique regulatory challenge. The response to this challenge is embodied in arrangements informed not by international precedent, but by privatization policies pursued by successive Conservative governments between 1979 and 1994. Dr Douglas assesses the success of the Lottery's regulation against the objectives set out in the enabling legislation: the upholding of the Lottery's propriety, the protection of the players, and the maximizing of the funds to be applied to the good causes. Lessons learned during the initial licence period will inform the new seven year licence from October 2001, the operator chosen for the new term, and in particular the role of the profit motive within the new arrangements.

Tourism and the Travel Industry - An Information Sourcebook (Hardcover): Peter M. Enggass Tourism and the Travel Industry - An Information Sourcebook (Hardcover)
Peter M. Enggass
R1,331 Discovery Miles 13 310 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Dictionary of Concepts in Recreation and Leisure Studies (Hardcover): Stephen L. Smith Dictionary of Concepts in Recreation and Leisure Studies (Hardcover)
Stephen L. Smith
R2,487 Discovery Miles 24 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The obvious audience for this book is professionals, scholars, and students in the recreation field. However, many of these entries relate to other fields of interest. . . . [T]his work should find a place in academic libraries supporting curricula in recreation and related leisure studies. Reference Books Bulletin The vocabulary and major concepts of the new field of recreation and leisure studies are just developing and this dictionary is the first major attempt to describe and systematize those concepts. Although university departments devoted to the study of recreation and leisure have been in existence for over half a century, there has never been a comprehensive dictionary written for the field. The concepts included in the dictionary may be grouped into four general categories. The first of these include elemental concepts--those ideas that form the intellectual bedrock of the field. Then there are theoretical concepts- scholarly models or interpretations of the patterns and processes seen in recreation and leisure. Research and methodological concepts make up the third category. while the fourth include professional concepts representing some of the basic ideas inherent in the service side of the field. Each definition is organized chronologically, emphasizing the evolution of the term and its interpretation or application. Definitions also point to links between concepts listed in the dictionary. Numerous references and suggestions for further reading are included for readers wishing to pursue a topic in more detail. Faculty and graduate students in recreation and leisure studies will welcome this first comprehensive dictionary of the field, as will the libraries of universities and colleges with a recreation and leisure studies department. The historical material and the critical review of conflicting definitions is a special feature and one that makes this book not only useful as a dictionary, but also as a reference work on state of the art ideas and concepts in the field.

The Political Economy of Television Sports Rights (Hardcover): T. Evens, P. Iosifidis, P. Smith The Political Economy of Television Sports Rights (Hardcover)
T. Evens, P. Iosifidis, P. Smith
R1,980 Discovery Miles 19 800 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Sport on television is big business. Broadcasters across the world regularly agree highly lucrative deals for the television broadcast rights to cover major sporting events or competitions. At the same time, however, sport is about more than just commerce. Sport is a social and cultural activity practiced and valued by millions of people throughout the world. The Political Economy of Sports Rights examines both the economic and the social significance of sports broadcasting, as well as how each of these contrasting perspectives have led to the extensive regulation of sports broadcasting by national governments and, in the case of many European countries, the European Union. Using a range of national case studies from Europe and beyond, this book highlights the need for a regulatory approach to sports broadcasting that balances the commercial priorities of sports organisations and private media companies with the wider social and cultural benefits to be gained from free-to-air sports broadcasting.

Motorsport Going Global - The Challenges Facing the World's Motorsport Industry (Hardcover, 2007 ed.): N. Henry, T. Angus,... Motorsport Going Global - The Challenges Facing the World's Motorsport Industry (Hardcover, 2007 ed.)
N. Henry, T. Angus, M. Jenkins, C. Aylett
R1,516 Discovery Miles 15 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

'Racing is truly a global enterprise, and it's expanding every year. There is no one more qualified than Chris Aylett to discuss the business of motorsport on a global scale. The racing industry is an extraordinarily dynamic worldwide market. This book does an excellent job in capturing its scope and robust vitality.' - Steve Lewis, Owner/Publisher of 'Performance Racing Industry' magazine and the PRI Show, the largest racing industry trade event in the world

'This excellent, readable book looks at the motorsport industry in a new light: that of a business that is on the verge of becoming global in its activities and with some of the aspects of globalisation already in place. It is clear that the motorsport industry is facing opportunities that are unique in scope and scale but will it take them? The authors present intriguing answers to this question. This book is a must read for those concerned about motorsport's traditional clusters, as they need to be forewarned of the challenges and ready with solutions.' - Professor D. G. Rhys CBE, Director, Centre for Automotive Industry Research, Cardiff University Business School and Member of the UK's Motor Racing Development Board

The (Peculiar) Economics of NCAA Basketball (Hardcover): T. Mcfall The (Peculiar) Economics of NCAA Basketball (Hardcover)
T. Mcfall
R2,557 R1,881 Discovery Miles 18 810 Save R676 (26%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The economics of the NCAA Division I men's basketball league are peculiar because it fails to hire the best college-aged players and does little to enhance competitive balance within the league. The league's policy decisions and its ability to remain economically viable, despite its short-sighted governance decisions, are discussed.

Star-Spangled Soccer - The Selling, Marketing and Management of Soccer in the USA (Hardcover): G. Hopkins Star-Spangled Soccer - The Selling, Marketing and Management of Soccer in the USA (Hardcover)
G. Hopkins
R1,567 Discovery Miles 15 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Star-Spangled Soccer "charts America's 25 year journey to becoming a soccer nation, the key business, decisions, personalities, and events that shaped its growth and the developing perfect soccer storm that will propel its unstoppable march forward. The book take its lead from a single premise that the granting of the 1994 World Cup to the United States set in motion a chain of events that has redefined soccer in America forever and ultimately positioned it to become a major force in the rapidly changing American Sports landscape. Drawn from a 20 year career as a senior executive in the American soccer market and supported by first person interviews and insights with all the key personalities and decision makers "Star-Spangled Soccer" is a must read for anyone wanting to understand the American Soccer Market, where it has come from and why it is positioned for tremendous growth over the next 10 years. Check out the site www.starspangledsoccer.com

Contemporary Adulthood and the Night-Time Economy (Hardcover): O. Smith Contemporary Adulthood and the Night-Time Economy (Hardcover)
O. Smith
R2,879 R1,915 Discovery Miles 19 150 Save R964 (33%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book examines the experiences of those dedicated drinkers at the forefront of the new night-time leisure industries that revolutionized the way we think about our city centres. Smith uses the night-time leisure economy as a lens through which to view the relationship between global consumer capital and the erosion of 'traditional' adulthood.

The Definitive Guide to Membership Marketing (Paperback): Gabriel W Aluisy The Definitive Guide to Membership Marketing (Paperback)
Gabriel W Aluisy
R1,213 Discovery Miles 12 130 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Gambling Dynamism - The Macao Miracle (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Victor Zheng, Po-san Wan Gambling Dynamism - The Macao Miracle (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Victor Zheng, Po-san Wan
R3,517 Discovery Miles 35 170 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Four years after the actual implementation of its casino deregulation policy, Macao has surpassed Las Vegas as the world's top gambling destination in terms of annual turnover. Also, various recent surveys have put Macao at the very top of the list in terms of per capita GDP, as its economy grew shortly after the resumption of Chinese sovereignty. How could a tiny city without any natural resources on the southern coast of China have managed to achieve such a miraculous level of development? This book presents an unparalleled study of Macao's economic dynamism and its gambling industry not only by merging historical and current developments, but also by presenting solid subjective and objective indicators and evidence. It offers an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and general readers looking to understand Macao's gambling miracle.

Globalizing Cricket - Englishness, Empire and Identity (Hardcover, New): Dominic Malcolm Globalizing Cricket - Englishness, Empire and Identity (Hardcover, New)
Dominic Malcolm
R3,891 Discovery Miles 38 910 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book is available as open access through the Bloomsbury Open Access programme and is available on www.bloomsburycollections.com. Globalizing Cricket examines the global role of the sport - how it developed and spread around the world. The book explores the origins of cricket in the eighteenth century, its establishment as England's national game in the nineteenth, the successful (Caribbean) and unsuccessful (American) diffusion of cricket as part of the development of the British Empire and its role in structuring contemporary identities amongst and between the English, the British and postcolonial communities. Whilst empirically focused on the sport itself, the book addresses broader issues such as social development, imperialism, race, diaspora and national identities. Tracing the beginnings of cricket as a 'folk game' through to the present, it draws together these different strands to examine the meaning and social significance of the modern game. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the role of sport in both colonial and post-colonial periods; the history and peculiarities of English national identity; or simply intrigued by the game and its history.

Big Sports, Big Business - A Century of League Expansions, Mergers, and Reorganizations (Hardcover): Frank P. Jozsa Big Sports, Big Business - A Century of League Expansions, Mergers, and Reorganizations (Hardcover)
Frank P. Jozsa
R1,681 Discovery Miles 16 810 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Expos' move from Montreal to Washington, DC, and subsequent rebirth as the Nationals, was one of the sports success stories of 2005. As a result of the move, the team has enjoyed significant increases in home attendance and cash flow, broadcast revenues, and market valuation. This is but one example of the impact of sports league reorganization, a phenomenon as old as the leagues themselves. Frank Jozsa takes us on a tour, from the 1870s to the present, of the expansions and mergers, relocations and transfers that are constantly shifting the professional sports landscape. Incorporating concepts from economics, demographics, management, and marketing, he explains the successes and failures of such efforts in baseball, football, basketball, hockey, and soccer, including their effects on team competitiveness, market share, and prosperity-and their impact on the communities in which they operate. Arguing that professional sports teams are profit-maximizing businesses, Jozsa's analysis sheds light on the economics, culture, and politics of sports as big business, as decisions are made and implemented, and offers an insightful perspective on both the history and future of sports franchises. The Expos' move from Montreal to Washington, DC, and subsequent rebirth as the Nationals, was one of the sports success stories of 2005. As a result of the move, the team has enjoyed significant increases in home attendance and cash flow, revenues from local radio and television rights, and the estimated market value of the franchise-from $50 million to over $300 million in one year. This is but one example of the impact of sports league reorganization, a phenomenon as old as the leagues themselves. Frank Jozsa takes us on a tour, from the 1870s to the present, of the expansions and mergers, relocations and transfers that are constantly shifting the professional sports landscape. Incorporating concepts from economics, demographics, management, and marketing, he explains the successes and failures of such efforts in baseball, football, basketball, hockey, and soccer, including their effects on team competitiveness, market share, and prosperity-and their impact on the communities in which they operate. Arguing that professional sports teams are profit-maximizing businesses, Jozsa's sharp analysis sheds light on the economics, culture, and politics of sports as big business, as decisions are made and implemented. In addition to providing a unique perspective on the history and culture of sports management, he offers insightful commentary on the future prospects of sports franchises.

Pay and Performance in the NBA (Hardcover): Daniel Slottje, Mike Buchannan Pay and Performance in the NBA (Hardcover)
Daniel Slottje, Mike Buchannan
R3,358 Discovery Miles 33 580 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This supplement focuses on the NBA with particular reference to pay and performance. In-depth analyses of positional pay variations, player negotiations, supply and demand and econometric models of pay and performance seek to give a much clearer picture of why, how and when pay is awarded in the sports industry and particularly in the NBA. The volume concludes with a retrospective of the 1995 All-Star Players.

The Sport Business Future (Hardcover, 2004 ed.): A. Smith, H. Westerbeek The Sport Business Future (Hardcover, 2004 ed.)
A. Smith, H. Westerbeek
R1,531 Discovery Miles 15 310 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Sport Business Future examines the impact of powerful changes on the business of sport, including human-computer interfaces, gene therapy and artificial intelligence. It focuses upon probable future trends, including the athlete of the future, corporate sport citizenship and environmentally friendly 'green' sport. The Sport Business Future , written by experts in the area, is a contentious but influential contribution to debates about sport, business and society in the future.

Sport Tourism - Interrelationships, Impacts and Issues (Hardcover, 1st ed): Brent W Ritchie, Daryl Adair Sport Tourism - Interrelationships, Impacts and Issues (Hardcover, 1st ed)
Brent W Ritchie, Daryl Adair
R3,085 Discovery Miles 30 850 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book examines the economic, social and environmental impacts and issues associated with the development of sport tourism globally, including the lack of research and coordination between industry and government. The book suggests the need for a more balanced analysis of the impacts and issues associated with future sport tourism development.

Running across Europe - The Rise and Size of one of the Largest Sport Markets (Hardcover): Jeroen Scheerder, Koen Breedveld,... Running across Europe - The Rise and Size of one of the Largest Sport Markets (Hardcover)
Jeroen Scheerder, Koen Breedveld, Julie Borgers
R1,995 Discovery Miles 19 950 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Analysing in-depth data from 11 European countries, this collection explores the rise of the European running market, the reasons and motives for running, and the most important players in the field. The volume sets out policy challenges and marketing possibilities and addresses issues of participation, cost and health.

Fitness Culture - Gyms and the Commercialisation of Discipline and Fun (Hardcover): Roberta Sassatelli Fitness Culture - Gyms and the Commercialisation of Discipline and Fun (Hardcover)
Roberta Sassatelli
R1,945 Discovery Miles 19 450 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book provides a sociological perspective on fitness culture as developed in commercial gyms, investigating the cultural relevance of gyms in terms of the history of the commercialization of body discipline, the negotiation of gender identities and distinction dynamics within contemporary cultures of consumption.

The Global Football League - Transnational Networks, Social Movements and Sport in the New Media Age (Hardcover): P. Millward The Global Football League - Transnational Networks, Social Movements and Sport in the New Media Age (Hardcover)
P. Millward
R1,527 Discovery Miles 15 270 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book tackles issues of globalization in the English Premier League and unpicks what this means to fan groups around the world, drawing upon a range of sociological theories to tell the story of the local and global repertoires of action emanating from the popular protests at Liverpool and Manchester United football clubs.

Sustaining Cultural Development - Unified Systems and New Governance in Cultural Life (Paperback): Biljana Mickov, James Doyle Sustaining Cultural Development - Unified Systems and New Governance in Cultural Life (Paperback)
Biljana Mickov, James Doyle
R1,682 Discovery Miles 16 820 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In Sustaining Cultural Development, Biljana Mickov and James Doyle argue that effective programmes to promote greater participation in cultural life require substantial investment in research and strategic planning. Using studies from contributors throughout Europe, they look at ways to promote cultural life as the centre of the broader sustainable development of society. These studies illustrate how combining cultural identity, cultural diversity and creativity with increased participation of citizens in cultural life improves harmonized cultural development and promotes democracy. They indicate a shift from traditional governance of the cultural sector to a new, more horizontal, approach that links cultural workers at different levels in different sectors and different locations. This book will stimulate debate amongst cultural leaders, city managers and other policy makers, as well as serving as a resource for researchers and those teaching and learning on a range of post-graduate courses and programmes.

Diamonds Are Forever - The Business of Baseball (Paperback): Paul Sommers Diamonds Are Forever - The Business of Baseball (Paperback)
Paul Sommers
R776 Discovery Miles 7 760 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

As every American knows, our nation's favorite pastime is also big business. The last fifteen years have been exceptionally good to the business of baseball-with the growth in fan attendance, the spread of cable television, the burgeoning interest in cards and other baseball memorabilia, the historical appreciation of franchise values, the emergence of a powerful players' union, and average salaries that are almost twenty times their pre-1976 levels. Yet at this time of prosperity, major economic issues trouble the sport: the threat of franchise relocation, the continual flash points in collective bargaining, the growing commercialization of the game, the club owners' collusive response to free agency, lingering concerns of race discrimination, and the arguably tenuous link between player pay and performance. This fascinating book examines these and other major issues and assesses their probable impact on the business of baseball. Contributors begin by examining the effect of the reserve clause on competitive league balance. They then investigate whether prior experience with the salary arbitration process affects player demands in subsequent settlements and compare salary differences between ineligible and arbitration-eligible players. They consider the role of the baseball fan as contributor to team winning, as season ticket purchase, and as card-collecting hobbyist. Diamonds Are Forever also looks at the link between player pay and performance. The authors question whether such high salaries are actually earned by players or are instead awarded by owners eager to have ""the winning team."" They also discuss the growth in unequal distribution of salaries among players. In the last section, the authors look at racial discrimination in baseball and the influence of a team's racial composition on salaries. From Babe Ruth to Nolan Ryan, Doubleday to Skydome, baseball cards to Homer Hankies, the nation has been enthralled for decades with the business of baseball. Although the authors look to the future and consider changes that might occur in this profitable pastime, they assure that diamonds are forever.

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