Sport, Media and Mega-Events

Sport, Media and Mega-Events
Title Sport, Media and Mega-Events PDF eBook
Author Lawrence A. Wenner
Publisher Taylor & Francis
Pages 289
Release 2017-03-27
Genre Social Science
ISBN 1317397444

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Bringing together many of the most influential scholars in sport and media studies, this book examines the diverse ways that media influences our understanding of the world’s most important sport events, dubbed sports mega-events. It sheds new light on how these events have been changed by the media, and have, in turn, adapted to media to further their brand’s cultural influence. Focusing on the central concept of "mediatization" – the permeation of media into all spheres of contemporary life – the book presents original case studies of major events including the Olympics, FIFA, rugby and cricket World Cups, Tour de France, Super Bowl, World Series, Monaco Grand Prix, Wimbledon, and many more. Written from a truly international perspective, this is a seminal work in sport and media studies that reveals the growing political, economic, and cultural influences of sport mega-events in contemporary society. Sport, Media and Mega-Events is an essential text for any course on the sociology of sport, event management, sport marketing, or featuring a cultural, communication or media studies approach to sport.

Managing Sport Mega-Events

Managing Sport Mega-Events
Title Managing Sport Mega-Events PDF eBook
Author Stephen Frawley
Publisher Routledge
Pages 201
Release 2016-06-17
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 1317633792

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Managing Sport Mega-Events explores global developments in the management of sport mega-events. Sport mega-events such as the Olympic Games and the Football World Cup have been examined from a number of academic perspectives including history, sociology, politics, urban planning and economics. What is lacking, however, is a book which identifies and evaluates the current issues and complexities faced by those charged with the responsibility of managing these sport mega-events. This book fills the gap. The book addresses three broad but interconnected themes. First, strategic matters are explored focusing on the rise of sport mega-events, the management of stakeholders and governance issues. Second, how organisers can best ensure the sustainable management of sport mega-events is considered. Third, operational matters and related issues are examined including media management, broadcast management, venue management, risk management, marketing and sponsorship management. The book draws on leading international sport management scholars, each of whom has expertise in the organisation of sport mega-events. It makes a valuable contribution to the existing literature.

Sport, Gender and Mega-Events

Sport, Gender and Mega-Events
Title Sport, Gender and Mega-Events PDF eBook
Author Katherine Dashper
Publisher Emerald Group Publishing
Pages 232
Release 2021-11-29
Genre Social Science
ISBN 1839829389

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This volume unpicks mega-events as gendered entities and showcases how they both position athletes in relation to one of two binary sex positions and also push the boundaries of what we see and accept as a recognisably gendered male or female body.

Capitalism, Sport Mega Events and the Global South

Capitalism, Sport Mega Events and the Global South
Title Capitalism, Sport Mega Events and the Global South PDF eBook
Author Billy Graeff
Publisher Routledge
Pages 170
Release 2019-08-02
Genre Sports & Recreation
ISBN 0429019025

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What are the social, political and economic consequences of staging sport mega events such as the Olympics and the World Cup? Capitalism, Sport Mega Events and the Global South presents a new approach to sport mega events and related issues, exploring elements that are not present or are not developed in the existing literature. This book explores the socioeconomic impact of these events on host countries in the Global South. Drawing on a thorough case study of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, it examines how the residents of Porto Alegre perceived how they were affected and considers the relationship between sport mega events and the wider social sphere of global capitalism. Supported by original socioeconomic research conducted in the area, this is fascinating reading for all students and scholars interested in sport mega events, sport tourism, international development, sport geography and the sociology of sport.

Key Concepts in Sport Management

Key Concepts in Sport Management
Title Key Concepts in Sport Management PDF eBook
Author Dr. Terri Byers
Publisher SAGE
Pages 225
Release 2012-08-16
Genre Sports & Recreation
ISBN 1446268829

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"An accessible and different guide for students and practitioners alike... I′m sure that it will become a standard reference text for sports management" - Peter Taylor, Sport Industry Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University "A must have introductory reference guide for graduate and undergraduate sport management students" - Paul M. Pedersen, Indiana University "Provides students, practitioners and researchers in the field of sport management with a valuable compilation of sensitizing concepts, definitions and interesting references" - Michel van Slobbe, European Sport Management Quarterly Sharp, clear and relevant this book meets the needs of those studying and researching within the growing discipline of sport management. The intelligently cross-referenced entries provide a concise overview of the key concepts in the field guiding you through the important debates, sources and research methods in the management and delivery of sport. The book introduces readers to the concepts at the centre of their studies; it suggests relevant further reading and thoughts for future research and applies academic theory to business and organizational problems in a real-world context. Written for students, academics and practitioners the entries are designed to meet study needs and include: Clear definitions Comprehensive examples Practical applications Effective research methods.

Olympic Games, Mega-Events and Civil Societies

Olympic Games, Mega-Events and Civil Societies
Title Olympic Games, Mega-Events and Civil Societies PDF eBook
Author G. Hayes
Publisher Springer
Pages 298
Release 2011-12-15
Genre Social Science
ISBN 0230359183

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This volume explores sporting mega-events, their social, political, and cultural characters, the value systems that they inscribe and draw on, the claims they make on us and the claims the organisers make for them, the spatial and ethical relationships they create, and the responses of civil societies to them.

Leveraging Legacies from Sports Mega-Events

Leveraging Legacies from Sports Mega-Events
Title Leveraging Legacies from Sports Mega-Events PDF eBook
Author J. Grix
Publisher Springer
Pages 277
Release 2014-04-17
Genre Political Science
ISBN 1137371188

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This volume offers a panoramic and interdisciplinary view of the growing field of Sports Mega-Event studies. Contributions explore leveraging strategies and the legacies from previous sports megas (London, Seoul, Sydney, Vancouver) and recent and future 'emerging' states and their hosting strategies (India, China, Qatar, Russia, Brazil).