by Aaron Smith (Author), Aaron Smith (Author), Hans Westerbeek (Author)
The Sport Business Future examines the impact of powerful changes on the business of sport, including human-computer interfaces, gene therapy and artificial intelligence. It focuses upon probable future trends, including the athlete of the future, corporate sport citizenship and environmentally friendly 'green' sport. The Sport Business Future , written by experts in the area, is a contentious but influential contribution to debates about sport, business and society in the future.
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 226
Edition: 2004
Publisher: AIAA
Published: 01 Sep 2004
ISBN 10: 140391267X
ISBN 13: 9781403912671
Book Overview: AARON SMITH and HANS WESTERBEEK are consultants with Manage to Manage Australasia Pty Ltd with considerable experience in the area of sport business and the business of sport. They were the authors of Sport Business in the Global Marketplace published by Palgrave Macmillan.
...'an academic adventure that moves the reader forward at Formula One 'Grand Prix' speed...Their style and approach can scarcely be described as 'cautious'...they bring a bold, courageous, highly imaginative and often contestable approach to the subject.' - Kevan Gosper, Member of the International Olympic Committee
'Essential reading for anyone concerned with this rapidly growing, global, industry.' - Long Range Planning