{"product_id":"governance-in-sport-bonnie-tiell-9781718223165","title":"Governance in Sport: Analysis and Application","description":"At its core, sport governance encompasses two key elements: power and decision making. To truly grasp a sport organization's purpose and structure, it's essential to understand who wields power and which decisions are made by those who possess it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Regrettably, the abuse of power, coupled with ineffective governance and lackluster leadership, has fostered widespread corruption within sport organizations, a situation that calls for a renewed commitment to practicing principles of good governance and restoring integrity and ethical conduct. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In response, the updated and enhanced \u003ci\u003eGovernance in Sport: Analysis and Application, Second Edition, \u003c\/i\u003e aims to equip students with the skills to navigate both ordinary and extraordinary situations encountered in the oversight and authority of sport organizations at all levels of sport. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGovernance in Sport\u003c\/i\u003e examines sport governance from three broad analytical and applied perspectives: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A legal and managerial overview of practices, processes, and policies in sport organizations, encompassing ethical behavior, effective leadership, decision making, and policy development \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A framework of the structures and functions of regulatory agencies that govern state, national, regional, and international sports \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e An applied overview of governance and authority in selected sectors of the industry, including professional sports, amateur sports, sports media, sports betting, esports, and more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Through examinations of contemporary hot-button issues and compelling new case studies--covering the Ukraine invasion; Brittney Griner; transgender athletes in sports; LIV Golf versus the PGA; conference realignment; name, image, and likeness (NIL) issues; the Kanjuruhan Stadium catastrophe; and the workplace misconduct in the Washington Commanders organization--students will see how governance differs in sport organizations at various levels in the United States and around the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Additional new features include the following: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Headlines begin each chapter, calling out incidents of corruption within the sport industry. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rules and Regulations Corners provide quick overviews of policies and laws affecting weighty issues. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Combating Corruption sections offer best practices for preventing and minimizing behavior deemed illegal, unethical, or counterintuitive. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Governance in Action case sidebars explore real-world examples of conflicts and conundrums related to the chapter topic and include discussion questions; suggested responses to the questions can be found in the instructor guide. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Recorded lectures by author Bonnie Tiell are available for each chapter of the book. Instructors can use these videos to enhance their lectures. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e With \u003ci\u003eGovernance in Sport\u003c\/i\u003e, students will develop an understanding of where power resides, how decisions are made, and the impact of those factors on the goals and structures of sport organizations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bonnie Tiell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1718223161\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781718223165\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Human Kinetics Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/22\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Bonnie Tiell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46795504255231,"sku":"9781718223165","price":107.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3ca8f69a-52a3-4984-8176-4b805350b65c.jpg?v=1744947808","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/governance-in-sport-bonnie-tiell-9781718223165","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}