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Author:   Karen Petry (German Sport University Cologne, Germany) ,  Louis Moustakas (University of Applied Sciences Kufstein, Austria)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
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9781032467900

ISBN 10:   1032467908
Pages:   236
Publication Date:   21 May 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Introduction Part I: The Theoretical and Conceptual Design of Sport for Social Cohesion 1. Sport for Social Cohesion: Defining and Mapping the Field 2. Role of Intergroup Contact in Sport for Social Cohesion in Socially Diverse Societies 3. Public Familiarity, Sport, and Social Cohesion: The Strength of Absent Ties 4. Sport, Civic Participation, and Social Cohesion 5. Human Rights, Sport, and Social Cohesion 6. The Relationship Between Community Sport and Social Cohesion in Flanders Part II: Implementing Sport for Social Cohesion Programmes and Projects 7. Fostering Social Cohesion in the School Physical Education Context 8. Combining Emotional Intelligence, Social Competences, and Sport to Foster Social Cohesion Among Children in Elementary School Settings in Germany 9. Facilitating Social Cohesion Between Syrian Refugees and Turkish Host Communities: A Conceptual Approach of Sport-Based Activities in Cross-Border Settings 10. Social Cohesion Through Sport: Practical Implementation by the fairplay Initiative for Diversity and Anti-Discrimination 11. Sport and Social Cohesion in Displacement Contexts: The UNHCR Experience Part III: Understanding and Evaluating Sport for Social Cohesion Programmes 12. Stakeholders and Participants: Reflections on the Living Lab Approach from the Netherlands 13. Sport, Social Cohesion, and Meaningful Monitoring and Evaluation 14. Experiences from Implementing a Football for Development Programme as a Tool for Social Cohesion in the Olomouc Region, Czech Republic 15. Research and Evaluation in Sport for Social Cohesion: Some Recommendations Conclusion

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Karen Petry is Senior Researcher and Deputy Head of the Institute of European Sport Development and Leisure Studies at the German Sport University Cologne, Germany. She is UNESCO Co-Chairholder in Sport for Development, Peace and Environment in a Multidisciplinary and Global Perspective. Karen is responsible for the research activities in national, European and international sport policy, sport and gender, and sport for development. She has worked on numerous European and international projects and has (co-) edited around 25 books as well as (co-) authored around 150 articles. Louis Moustakas is Professor of Sports Management and Sports Sociology at the University of Applied Sciences Kufstein, Austria. He serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of the Sociology of Leisure. Louis’ work is significantly influenced by extensive practical and policy experience, including stints within various national sports organisations and sport-related NGOs. He is Secretary General of the European Network of Sport Education (ENSE) and in this role he has worked on numerous pan-European projects and served on various political committees, including working groups associated with the European Commission and Council of Europe.

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