Sport clubs in Europe : a cross-national comparative perspective /: a cross-national comparative perspective. ([2015])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Christoph Breuer, Remco Hoekman, Siegfried Nagel, Harold van der Werff, editors.
• Editors: Breuer, Christoph, 1971-; Hoekman, Remco; Nagel, Siegfried, 1968-; Werff, Harold van der
• Contents: Preface; Acknowledgement; Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1 Sport Clubs in a Changing Europe; 1.2 Aim of the Book; 1.3 Framework for an International Comparison; 1.4 Structure of the Book; References; Chapter 2: Theoretical Framework; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Historical Roots: Characteristics of Sport Clubs as Voluntary Organisations; 2.3 Sports and Sport Clubs in Transition; 2.3.1 A Changing Social Role for Sports: Increasing Expectations of Sport Clubs; 2.3.2 Sport Clubs Between Tradition and Ambition: Research Topics; 2.4 Sport Clubs and Society: Research Approaches. 2.4.1 Sociological Approaches; 2.4.1.1 Sport Clubs as Social Systems; 2.4.1.2 Sport Clubs as Corporative Actors and a Multilevel Framework; 2.4.1.3 Sport Clubs as Organisations of the Third Sector; 2.4.2 Economic Approaches; 2.4.2.1 Sport Clubs from an Economic Perspective; 2.4.2.2 Sport Clubs from a Financial Perspective; 2.5 Towards a Multilevel Framework for the Comparison of Sport Clubs in Different Countries; References; Chapter 3: Sport Clubs in Austria; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 History and Context; 3.2.1 Umbrella Sport Associations. 3.2.2 Sport Clubs Within the National Sport Structure in Austria; 3.3 Role of Sport Clubs in Policy and Society; 3.3.1 Number of Sport Clubs and Club Members; 3.3.2 Socio-Demographic Features of Members of Sport Clubs; 3.3.3 Social Significance of Sport Clubs; 3.3.4 Finance; 3.4 Characteristics of Sport Clubs; 3.4.1 Size; 3.4.2 Activities; 3.4.3 Finance; 3.4.4 Professionalisation; 3.4.5 Bottlenecks and Challenges; 3.5 Consensual Sport Organisation in Austria; 3.6 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: Sport Clubs in Belgium; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 History and Context. 4.3 Role and Position of Sport Clubs in Policy and Society; 4.4 Characteristics of Sport Clubs; 4.4.1 Structural Characteristics; 4.4.2 Sport Provision; 4.4.3 Members; 4.4.4 Staff and Volunteers; 4.4.5 Financial Situation; 4.4.6 Role and Perceived Responsibilities of Sport Clubs; 4.5 Sport Clubs as Future Health Promoters; 4.6 Conclusion; References; Chapter 5: Sport Clubs in the Czech Republic; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 History and Context; 5.3 Origin of Sports Clubs; 5.4 Role of Sport Clubs in Policy and Society; 5.4.1 Troubles with the Registration of Members and Clubs. 5.4.2 National Data on Sport Club Participation (by Age Group, Sex, et cetera); 5.5 Societal, Political Embedding; 5.5.1 Revenue Structure of the Clubs' Budgets; 5.5.2 Cooperation with Municipality; 5.6 Conclusion; References; Chapter 6: Sport Clubs in Denmark; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 History and Context; 6.3 Role of Sport Clubs in Policy and Society; 6.3.1 Societal, Political Embedding; 6.4 Characteristics of Sport Clubs; 6.5 Specific Topic: Social Capital; 6.6 Conclusion; References; Chapter 7: Sport Clubs in England; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 History and Context; 7.2.1 Origin of Sport Clubs.
• Publisher Details: Cham [Switzerland] : Springer
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource (x, 435 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 796.1; Economics; Athletic clubs -- Europe; Athletic clubs -- European Union countries; GAMES -- Gambling -- Sports; SPORTS & RECREATION -- Business Aspects; SPORTS & RECREATION -- Essays; SPORTS & RECREATION -- History; SPORTS & RECREATION -- Reference; TRAVEL -- Special Interest -- Sports; Athletic clubs; Sport; Sportverenigingen; Onderzoek; Business & Economics -- Economics -- Microeconomics; Microeconomics; Management science; Economic policy; Microeconomics; Political Science -- Public Policy -- Economic Policy; Political economy; Europe; Europe -- European Union countries; Europa; Electronic books; Cross-cultural studies
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319176352; 3319176358
• Related ISBNs: 331917634X; 9783319176345; 3319176358
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Print version record.
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