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Author:   Geoff Nichols (University of Sheffield, United Kingdom)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.521kg
ISBN:  

9780415396479

ISBN 10:   0415396476
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   10 May 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction: The Aims of the Book, the Target Audience, and How to Read It Part 1: Theory - The Theory Underpinning Sport’s Role in Social Policy 2. The Rationale for Including Sport in Social Policy Initiatives 3. What is Evidence, and Why is It so Contentious? 4. Today’s Sport and Social Policy Context 5. Towards a Typology of Programmes Part 2: Practice - Case Studies in Sport-Led Crime Prevention 6. West Yorkshire Sports Counselling 7. Haffotty Wen 8. The Fairbridge Programme 9. Positive Futures 10. Podium Project 11. The Parks for all Project 12. ‘Splash’ National programme with Spotlight on Delivery 13-15. Australian Case Studies Part 3: Building Theory into Practice 16. Modelling Programmes and Balancing Competing Objectives 17. Project Evaluation with Limited Resources and Expertise ‘On Site’ 18. The Role of Sport. 19. Conclusion

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Geoff Nichols is Senior Lecturer in Leisure Management at the Sheffield University Management School, UK.

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