Evaluation in Sport and Leisure Paperback / softback
Edited by Andrew (Bournemouth University, UK) Adams, Kevin (Hartpury University, UK) Harris
Part of the Advances in Leisure Studies series
Paperback / softback
Description
This book presents a critical assessment of evaluation theory and practice in sport and leisure.
It considers established and emerging forms of evaluation; examines typologies, issues, contexts and processes; and asks how evaluation practice can be improved in the future. The book seeks to uncover some of the tensions and dilemmas that are present in choosing and applying evaluation strategies.
It considers the relationship between evaluation, context and evaluator to discern how and why a particular strategy is employed.
It also highlights how power relationships affect and effect the evaluation process itself as well as those involved in conducting evaluations.
The book encourages the reader to challenge accepted methodologies in evaluation, whilst acknowledging the central importance of evaluation and evidence for our understanding of the social impact and value of sport and leisure. This book is important reading for any student, researcher, practitioner or policy maker with an interest in sport, leisure and society, sport and leisure management, policy or development, leisure studies, or the wider relationship between sport, leisure, wellbeing and society.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:224 pages, 8 Tables, black and white; 9 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Halftones, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:27/05/2024
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- ISBN:9781032322629
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Pre-Order
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:224 pages, 8 Tables, black and white; 9 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Halftones, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:27/05/2024
- Category:
- ISBN:9781032322629