{"product_id":"diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-sport-9781718207264","title":"Diversity  Equity  and Inclusion in Sport","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the topic of diversity  equity  and inclusion continues to be of growing importance across all businesses  Diversity  Equity  and Inclusion in Sport provides a comprehensive examination of DEI issues across the sport industry. This texts emphasis on application and critical thinking will guide students in developing their ability to effectively lead sport organizations of all kinds with vision and compassion. With a diverse team of contributors representing a variety of unique perspectives  this text aligns with the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) Common Professional Component content area of diversity issues in sport management.  Organized into three parts  Diversity  Equity  and Inclusion in Sport aims to clearly illustrate how to make a true impact in sport settings. Part I delivers foundational knowledge of what diversity  equity  and inclusion mean within sport organizations  including how power and privilege play out in sport organizations to include some and exclude others. Students will develop the skills associated with appreciating and having conversations about differences and learn how understandings about difference affect policy development and decision-making.  Part II further develops understanding of diversity  equity  and inclusion through comprehensive coverage of critical areas of diversity that have an impact on the sport industry  including social class and economic status  gender and gender identity  race and ethnicity  disability  political influence and affiliation  religion  and age.  Part III is designed to empower sport professionals to become leaders  providing actionable advice on promoting and successfully implementing best practices. Students will learn about connecting difficult conversations to leadership  planning strategically  assessing organizational climate  and using sport as a platform for social change.  Each chapter opens with a real-life scenario introducing the chapters topic and closes with exercises to prompt critical thinking about the issues raised. Sport Industry Leader Profiles provide interviews with leading professionals for practical  informed opinions on the issues presented. Sport Industry Diversity Initiative sidebars feature organizational approaches to DEI issues.  Diversity  Equity  and Inclusion in Sport addresses the key areas and challenges surrounding DEI in the sport industry and examines the role of sport in effecting social change. With practical application skills on incorporating knowledge into decision-making  current and future professionals alike will be prepared to lead sport businesses as diverse  equitable  and inclusive environments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45665833451573,"sku":"ByrdShop_1718207263","price":75.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781718207264.jpg?v=1782409246","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-sport-9781718207264","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}