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Research Handbook on Corporate Social Responsibility in Sport
Christos Anagnostopoulos brings together a diverse range of leading experts in this comprehensive Research Handbook to examine how corporate social responsibility (CSR) in sport has grown from a fledgling concept to a robust field of research and practice.
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Christos Anagnostopoulos brings together a diverse range of leading experts in this comprehensive Research Handbook to examine how corporate social responsibility (CSR) in sport has grown from a fledgling concept to a robust field of research and practice.
Highlighting sport''s ability to catalyze societal change, this Research Handbook critically evaluates the CSR-sport relationship through cultural, social and economic lenses. International and multidisciplinary authors advance cutting-edge research, incorporating critical approaches and multi-cultural perspectives. Chapters cover CSR strategies implemented by FIFA, the Chinese Basketball Association and UK Sport, among others, to show how sport can foster community and sustainability in diverse cultural and political contexts. This Research Handbook will serve as a strong foundation for future researchers to address the most pressing issues facing the sport ecosystem.
This is an invaluable resource for business students and researchers studying the latest conceptual frameworks of sports management and CSR. Practitioners and sports philanthropists will also find the research presented here useful for developing their own CSR and ESG strategies.
Highlighting sport''s ability to catalyze societal change, this Research Handbook critically evaluates the CSR-sport relationship through cultural, social and economic lenses. International and multidisciplinary authors advance cutting-edge research, incorporating critical approaches and multi-cultural perspectives. Chapters cover CSR strategies implemented by FIFA, the Chinese Basketball Association and UK Sport, among others, to show how sport can foster community and sustainability in diverse cultural and political contexts. This Research Handbook will serve as a strong foundation for future researchers to address the most pressing issues facing the sport ecosystem.
This is an invaluable resource for business students and researchers studying the latest conceptual frameworks of sports management and CSR. Practitioners and sports philanthropists will also find the research presented here useful for developing their own CSR and ESG strategies.
Critical Acclaim
‘This scholarly volume critically examines the intersection of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sport management through research from 35 established and emerging scholars in sport. The authors elucidate effective CSR implementation strategies across diverse sporting contexts and also demonstrate its applications to multiple sectors beyond the conventional community settings. By offering a critical synthesis of theoretical frameworks and practical insights, this CSR Handbook constitutes an essential reference for researchers and practitioners.’
– Donna Wong, Waseda University, Japan
‘As we move forward to a future where CSR integration in sport is more important than ever, this Research Handbook lays the groundwork for practical insights and long-term strategy.’
– From the foreword by Nasser Al Khori, CEO of the Generation Amazing Foundation and member of the Advisory Committee of UNESCO Chair on Governance and Social Responsibility in Sport
– Donna Wong, Waseda University, Japan
‘As we move forward to a future where CSR integration in sport is more important than ever, this Research Handbook lays the groundwork for practical insights and long-term strategy.’
– From the foreword by Nasser Al Khori, CEO of the Generation Amazing Foundation and member of the Advisory Committee of UNESCO Chair on Governance and Social Responsibility in Sport
