UID:
almahu_9949385853802882
Format:
1 online resource (xvii, 223 pages)
ISBN:
9781000636130
,
1000636135
,
9781003000204
,
1003000207
,
9781000636185
,
1000636186
Series Statement:
Advances in leisure studies
Content:
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.
Additional Edition:
Print version: ISBN 0367423707
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780367423704
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
DOI:
10.4324/9781003000204
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003000204
