This comprehensive, practical text examines both the overarching foundations and functional applications of Sport for Development and Peace, using managerial, sociological, historical, political, and other multidisciplinary frameworks.

Sport has the incredible power to positively influence the world, and it is with this in mind that the field of Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) has seen tremendous growth over the years. Sport can strengthen social ties, advance human rights, aid economic development, promote inclusion, and more.

In Sport for Development and Peace: Foundations and Applications, internationally-recognized SDP experts offer their insights, perspectives, and experiences on a range of topics within the field. The first part of the text focuses on the foundations of SDP, addressing its history, sociological aspects, specific goals—such as development, inclusion, sport participation, and conflict resolution—and political and economic implications. It closes with an evaluation and assessment of SDP programs. The second part examines the application of SDP by providing examples and insights into government involvement in SDP, not-for-profit organizations, and corporate and for-profit enterprises. Finally, the book concludes with a discussion of current trends and future implications of SDP.

Written for current and future SDP managers, developers, and administrators, from the student to the professional, Sport for Development and Peace offers a comprehensive look at the many substantive and interconnected SDP topics in order to positively impact this fast-growing field.

Introduction

Part I: Foundations of Sport for Development and Peace (SDP)

1. History and Foundations of Sport for Development and Peace Robert E. Baker, George Mason University, USA

2. Sociological Perspectives on Sport for Development and Peace Scott Jedlicka, Washington State University, USA

3. Sport Development: A Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing? B. Christine Green, George Mason University, USA, and Edward Horne, University of New Mexico, USA

4. Inclusion and Diversity in Sport for Development and Peace Pamela H. Baker, George Mason University, USA, and Morgan Strimel, George Mason University, USA

5. Sport, Conflict Resolution, and Diplomacy Stuart Murray, Bond University, Australia, and Shinae Haidley, Bond University, Australia

6. Sport’s Economic Utility: The Essential Place of Economic Development in Sport for Development Programs Laurence Chalip, George Mason University, USA

7. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Sport for Development and Peace: New Media, Communication, and Engagement for greater Impact Kathy Babiak, University of Michigan, USA, and Javier Abuín-Penas, University of Vigo, Spain

8. Linking Sport Events with Sport Participation and Development Marijke Taks, University of Ottawa, Canada, and Georgia Teare, University of Ottawa, Canada

9. Evaluation and Analytics in Sport for Development and Peace Bill Gerrard, University of Leeds, UK, and Robert E. Baker, George Mason University, USA

Part II: Applications of Sport for Development and Peace

10. Governments and Sport for Development Carrie LeCrom, Virginia Commonwealth University, USA, and Per Svensson, Louisiana State University, USA

11. Discoveries from an Intimate View into Sport Programs as a Catalyst for Change Soolmaz Abooali, George Mason University, USA

12. For-profit’s Involvement in Sport for Development and Peace Craig Esherick, George Mason University, USA

13. Current Trends and Future Directions for Sport for Development and Peace Jon Welty-Peachey, University of Illinois, USA, and Nico Schulenkorf, University of Technology-Sydney, Australia

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Index

About the Editors