Introduction -- Theoretical framework -- Belgium -- Botswana -- Brazil -- Ecuator -- Finland -- Germany -- Japan -- Newzealand -- South Korea -- Spain.-Sweden -- Switzerland -- Thegambia -- Discussion.

This book provides an overview of perspectives and approaches to the cultural meaning of sport volunteering in different countries. The main objective is to reflect on the diversity of meanings with regard to volunteering in different cultures and societies. Additionally, this book will shed...

1. Introduction to sport development, sport participation and sport policies including theoretical framework. PART I: Europe.- 2. Belgium -- 3. Estonia -- 4.Finland.- 5.France -- 6.Germany -- 7.Hungary -- 8.Ireland -- 9.The Netherlands -- 10.Poland -- 11.Russia -- 12.Spain -- 13.UK -- PART II:...

This book presents an up-to-date portrait of the characteristics of sport clubs in various European countries and their role in society and the national sport system. Furthermore, it offers a cross-national comparative perspective of sport clubs in twenty European countries. Containing both...