Overview

The third edition of this comprehensive and innovative book, now established as the leading sports law text in the UK, provides a detailed examination of the legal issues surrounding and governing sport. Sports law is analysed within the socio-economic and cultural context of the role that sport plays in society. Its focus is on Britain, however European and international comparative material and analysis is included where appropriate. It will be useful to sports law practitioners, sports administrators and all students of sports law and sports studies-related courses.

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Author:   Simon Gardiner (Leeds Metropolitan University, UK) ,  John O'Leary (Anglia Ruskin University, UK) ,  Roger Welch (University of Portsmouth, UK) ,  Simon Boyes (Nottingham Trent University, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge Cavendish
Edition:   3rd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 4.60cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   1.452kg
ISBN:  

9781859418949

ISBN 10:   1859418945
Pages:   786
Publication Date:   13 December 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780415591836
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Historical and Cultural Perspectives on Sport Regulation. Theoretical Models of the Regulation of Sport. Sport and the Role of the State in Britain. Governance of Sport: National, European and International Perspectives. The Legal Regulation of Sports Governing Bodies. Alternative Dispute Mechanisms in Sport. The Legal Regulation of Doping. Sport and Money: Accountability and Regulation. Sport and Competition Policy. Intellectual Property Rights and Sport. Sports Marketing, Sponsorship and Ambush Marketing. Sport and Contracts of Employment. Termination of Contracts of Employment in Sport. Sports Participants and the Law of Discrimination. The Criminal Law and Sports Participation. Tort, Compensation and Alternative Dispute Resolution for Sports Participation. Spectators, Participants and Stadiums

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Praise for previous edition; 'This interesting book is a good introduction to the background material to sports law. The variety of sources means that it is both interesting and value for money' The Journal, Law Society of Scotland.

Praise for previous edition; 'This interesting book is a good introduction to the background material to sports law. The variety of sources means that it is both interesting and value for money' The Journal, Law Society of Scotland.

Author Information

Simon Gardiner, BA (Hons), MA; Mark James, LLB (Hons), Ph.D; John O'Leary, LLB (Hons), M Phil; Roger Welch, LLB (Hons), M Phil; with Ian Blackshaw, LLM; Simon Boyes, LLB (Hons), LLM; and Andrew Caiger, LLB (Hons), LLM.

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