ISBN:
9781137289636
,
1137289635
Language:
English
Pages:
XVI, 256 S.
,
Ill.
Edition:
1. publ.
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2014 Online-Ressource Palgrave connect. Social sciences
Series Statement:
Global culture and sport series
Parallel Title:
Druckausg. Global sport-for-development
DDC:
306.483
Keywords:
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Globalisierung
;
Sport
;
Gesellschaft
;
Entwicklung
Abstract:
This book provides a critical approach to sport-for-development, acknowledging the potential of this growing field but emphasising challenges, problems and limitations - particularly if programs are not adequately planned, delivered or monitored, In recent years, sport has been used as an instrument through which wider development objectives are pursued. This includes sport as a means to create awareness about the risks of HIV; sport as a vehicle to counter inter-group hostility; and sport as an environment where children can find respite in the wake of military conflict. The use of sport for the purposes of development is neither simple nor inherently successful. It is therefore regrettable that some of the agents and organisations involved in development programs provide idealistic accounts of their activities, thus suggesting that field work is unproblematic. By contrast, this book provides a critical approach to sport-for-development, acknowledging the potential of this growing field but emphasising challenges, problems and limitations - particularly if programs are not adequately planned, delivered or monitored. The book features both critical theory and reflective praxis, and will thus be useful to both academics and practitioners
Abstract:
Electronic book text. - Epublication based on: 9781137289629
DOI:
10.1057/9781137289636
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