Sport in Developing Countries
Bob Chappell
Drawing together recent research conducted in the developing countries of Latin America and Africa, Sport in Developing Countries offers a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between sport and political systems in the developing world.
Chappell draws upon his experiences as an academic researcher, sports administrator, and more specifically as a member of the International Council for Sports Science and Physical Education Working Group on Developing Countries. This involved conducting research, meetings with senior sports administrators in all of the countries visited, and presenting research findings at international conferences on sport in developing countries. The book draws upon a broad theoretical base, highlighting the need for students and researchers to recognise a fuller understanding of social and cultural influences on the promotion of sport in developing countries.
The text is mainly intended for undergraduate and post-graduate students of sports development/international sport/comparative studies/international politics. Selected content includes:
Theories of the state
Political systems and state involvement in sport
The evolution of modern sport in Latin America
Sport in Cuba
Sport in Kenya
Sport in Uganda
Sport in Ethiopia
Sport in Tanzania
Sport in Botswana
Sport in South Africa
Sport in Namibia
2007:210x148:230pp
Pb: ISBN: 978-1-9061020-04-3: £19.50 + post and packaging(UK and Europe, 10% of total order; Rest of World, 15% of total order )
Available from: International Sports Publications, Dunston House, 21 Queensmead Ave, Ewell, Surrey KT 17 3EQ, England or email the author at chappellbob@yahoo.co.uk
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