Sport, Welfare and Social Policy in the European Union - 9781032237800

Taylor & Francis

Sport, Welfare and Social Policy in the European UnionAuthor(s): Nicola R. Porro, Stefano Martelli, Alberto Testa\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032237800, 978-1032237800\nSynopsis\nSport is often seen as an indicator of the civic maturity of a community, an aspect of the rights of citizens to health, education and social integration. This book examines the relationships between participation in sport and physical activity, and welfare policies across Europe.\n\nIt argues that the success of campaigns for the promotion of sport depend on the existence of dedicated welfare policies promoted by the European states and explores variations in cultural models and structures of governance across Europe. Addressing the function of supranational institutions such as the EU as well as voluntary networks, the book illuminates key issues in European societies such as migration, financial austerity and Brexit as they rela.