The Neutrality Paradox in Sport - Governance, Politics and Human Rights after Ukraine (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, sanctions were implemented that banned Russia from most international sports. As a result, sport governing bodies (SGBs) have made a marked shift in their tradition of neutrality, to a point of no return. In light of this, this book asks what is next for SGBs. It provides an analysis of the root problem that sport governing bodies have had with politics since their inception: a paradoxical treatment of neutrality. This can be evidenced by their awarding of Mega-Sport Events to authoritarian states and also through the SGBs' own desire to make a difference by promoting human rights and sustainable development. Good or bad, the author argues that their neutrality principles are invalidated by their actions. Offering interdisciplinary research with empirical examples, this issue is explored in an engaging, yet analytical way, making it valuable reading for researchers and students interested in sport management, for organisations and also policy makers. This book presents a pioneering study of neutrality and autonomy in sport in light of the Ukraine crisis, and addresses a growing appetite in academia on how sport governing bodies will reconcile their commitments to societal progress, whilst maintaining neutrality.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	October 2022
First published:	2022
Authors:	Hans Erik Naess
Dimensions:	210 x 148mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	118
Edition:	1st ed. 2022
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-115679-3
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Service industries > Sport & leisure industries Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Sporting events, tours & organisations > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Human rights > General
LSN:	3-03-115679-X
Barcode:	9783031156793

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