The Government and Politics of Sport (RLE Sports Studies)

Focusing on the UK sports policy process, this book offers a political science perspective on critical issues faced by sports administrators. It identifies key stakeholders, including central and local governments, the Sports Council, and various governing bodies. The analysis delves into three pressing topics: football hooliganism, drug abuse in athletics, and access to sports opportunities for school children, highlighting their impact on policy and administration in the realm of sports.