Sport, Law and Philosophy by Miroslav Imbrievi? - 9780367560829

Sport, Law and PhilosophyThe Jurisprudence of Sport\nAuthor(s): Miroslav Imbrievi?\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367560829, 978-0367560829\nSynopsis\nSport, Law and Philosophy: The Jurisprudence of Sport discusses the intersection of law and sport and highlights its usefulness to both legal scholars and philosophers of sport.\n\nThere is a general recognition that law and sports bear strong similarities. Both can be understood as systems of rules, with a judge/referee who has the power to adjudicate and to issue punishments/penalties. Divided into two parts, this volume presents an exploration of central philosophical issues arising from the intersections of law and sport and makes reference to current events and controversies. Experts from across the globe discuss a range of issues such as sports as legal systems, the game as a social contract, the role of the referee including video assistant refereeing r.