Sports law
James, Mark (Lawyer)2013
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A clear and rigorous introduction to the fascinating area of sports law, providing a solid grasp of the necessary legal principles and examining the way that the law has become a means of regulating modern sport at both the professional and amateur levels. The Palgrave Macmillan Law Masters series is a long-running and successful list of titles offering clear, concise and authoritative guides to the main subject areas, written by experienced and respected authors. Sports Law provides a comprehensive overview of the ways in which the law has impacted on how sport is played, administered and consumed. The author writes in a clear and engaging manner, tracing the origins and sources of this new subject and drawing examples from a wide range of professional and amateur sports to illustrate the important current debates and topics of interest. This second edition has been fully updated, and includes full coverage of the Olympic Games. Supported throughout by chapter summaries, explanations of key terms and detailed further reading lists, this text makes an ideal companion to the study of sports law at undergraduate or postgraduate level. A companion website featuring regular updates on latest developments and links to relevant websites can be found at www.palgrave.com/law/james2e
Main title:
Sports law / Mark James.
Author:
James, Mark (Lawyer), author
Edition:
Second edition.
Imprint:
Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.
Collation:
xxi, 346 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Previous edition: 2010.Formerly CIP. UkIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
PART I: ORIGINS AND SOURCES OF SPORTS LAW 1. What is Sports Law? 2. Challenging governing bodies in English Law 3. Challenging governing bodies before the Court of Arbitration for Sport PART II: SPORTS PARTICIPATION AND THE LAW 4. Liability for Injuries Caused by Other Participants 5. Liability for Injuries Caused by Non-participants 6. Sports participation and the Criminal Law 7. The Legality of Fighting Sports PART III: STADIUMS, SPECTATORS AND THE LAW 8. Liability for Dangerous Premises and Dangerous Events 9. Stadium Disasters and Spectator Safety 10. Crowd Disorder and Football Hooliganism PART IV: THE COMMERCIALISATION OF SPORT 11. Regulating Sporting Relationships in English Law 12. Regulating Sporting Relationships in EU Law 13. The Fan as Consumer and the Commercial Exploitation of Sport 14. Olympic Law and Sporting Mega-events
ISBN:
9781137026446 (pbk)
Dewey class:
344.41099
Language:
English
BRN:
2066095
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