ABSTRACT

Sport is enjoyed by millions of people across the world, and both watching and playing sport constitutes a major part of modern leisure time. But sport is also a huge worldwide industry. In Globalizing Sport, George Sage invites readers to explore a deeper understanding of the global dynamics of sport - not only competitions but of the big businesses of money, media coverage, athletic apparel and more. He shows how phenomena such as migration, labour, commerce and politics affect the athletes and the fans, continually reshaping the business and experience of sport. Globalizing Sport puts sport in its political, economic and social context, revealing its connections with businesses, countries, media outlets and education systems.

chapter |28 pages

Global Sport

The Transformation from Local to National to Global

chapter |34 pages

Global Sport Organizations

Governing the World of Sport

chapter |40 pages

The Global Sport Industry

Production and Promotion

chapter |34 pages

Global Politics and Sport

chapter |34 pages

Global Sport

Future Issues and Trends