Social Capital and Sport Organisations

This text explores the micro-processes of social capital development within voluntary sports clubs in the UK and internationally,using ethnographic observation and secondary analysis. It establishes a process-based understanding of social capital that can be applied beyond sports clubs,making it an important resource for policymakers,practitioners,and researchers in the sociology of sport and related fields.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Drawing on extensive primary research within voluntary sports clubs in the United Kingdom and secondary analysis of the broader international literature on social capital, this text delves into the intricate micro-processes of social capital development and their manifestation in distinct social contexts. By offering a rich, contextualized, and process-based perspective on social capital in action, this work contributes to existing research by expanding our understanding of this vital social phenomenon.

In undertaking a critical review of theoretical and empirical literature on social capital, the book identifies the central debates prevailing in the field. The empirical foundation of the book is built upon extensive ethnographic observation spanning 18 months at voluntary sports clubs in the United Kingdom, encompassing in-depth interviews with sports club members and organizers. Furthermore, the text endeavors to place this empirical work within its broader context, considering the findings in relation to other international studies of social capital in both sports clubs and other types of organizations.

The book harnesses a wealth of international research from a diverse array of countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Canada, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Japan, Vanuatu, the Czech Republic, Germany, and numerous others. By establishing a transferable, process-based understanding of how social capital develops, both within sports clubs and beyond, this work offers valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers with a keen interest in the sociology of sport, sport development, sport management, sport policy, social theory, social policy, or social networks.

This comprehensive and enlightening text serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the dynamics of social capital and its implications in various social settings.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032118741