Social innovation in sport / Anne Tjønndal, editor.
Tjønndal, Anne, 1988- editor.
2021
GV706.5
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Title
Social innovation in sport / Anne Tjønndal, editor.
ISBN
9783030637651 (electronic book)
3030637654 (electronic book)
9783030637644
3030637646
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63765-1
Published
Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, [2021]
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xxv, 283 pages) : illustrations
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-030-63765-1 doi
Call Number
GV706.5
Dewey Decimal Classification
306.483
Summary
This book provides fresh insights on how social innovations are utilized as strategies to make sport more accessible and inclusive. It does so by bringing together theoretical insights and empirical studies from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the United States, Australia, Turkey and Belgium. Within the overarching topic of social innovation in sport, this book covers contemporary themes such as digitalization, urban planning, gender equality and innovation in sport policy and practice. It will be of interest to researchers and students in the fields of sociology of sport, sport management, sport science and sociology. Anne Tjønndal is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Nord University, Bodø - Norway. She is also the leader of Nord University's research group on "Sport and Society."
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed April 2, 2021).
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Tjønndal, Anne, 1988- editor.
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Print version: 9783030637644
Print version: 9783030637668
Print version: 9783030637675
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Part I. Theoretical perspectives on social innovation in sport. Social innovation in sport : an introduction to the theory
Social innovation and social entrepreneurship : useful theories for sport?
Social innovations and social entrepreneurship in sport
Part II. Sport and social innovation in practice. Practice occludes diffusion : scaling sports-based social innovations
'We app to move' : a co-created digital platform to support self-organised sporting activities for socially vulnerable youth in Bruges
Social innovation, sport and urban planning
Social innovation and challenges in youth-based sport practices : an analysis of state-led programs
Part III. Innovations that challenge definitions of sport. Social innovation and virtual sport : a case of Esports in Norway
Footbag freestyle : innovation in the organization and practice of sport
Social innovation and fitness sports : a case of the CrossFit movement in North America
Part IV. Gender and social innovation in sport. The wonderful world of Quidditch : an innovative model of gender inclusivity
"Introducing" roller derby : an old sport made new and innovations in gender policies
The creation of stunt cheer : a story of cheerleading and the gender politics of sport
Part V. Conclusion. Social innovation in sport : implications and directions for research.

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