This book explores the organisation and structure of sport in and beyond Europe. Drawing upon up-to-date data, the collection`s main focus lies on the relationship between public sport policy structures and sport (con)federations. The authors present thirteen country-specific contexts wherein sport policy systems are embedded. This evidence provides in-depth descriptions and analyses within a solid academic and theoretical framework. This volume will be of interest to students and scholars of Sociology of Sport, Sport Management and Sport Policy. Table of contents Does It Take Two to Tango? The Position and Power of National Sport bodies Compared to Their Public Authorities Australia: Evolution and Motivators of National Sport Policy Belgium: Flanders — Sport Federations and Governmental Sport Bodies Canada: An Evolving Sport System Denmark: The Dissenting Sport System in Europe Finland: From Steering to the Evaluation of Effectiveness France: Organisation of Sport and Policy Towards Sport Federations Germany: Autonomy, Partnership and Subsidiarity Lithuania: The Organisation and Governance of Sport The Netherlands: How the Interplay Between Federations and Government Helps to Build a Sporting Nation Slovenia: Towards a Social Configuration of the Sport System Spain: Putting the Pieces of the Sport System in Place — The Role of the Sport Federations Switzerland: The Organisation of Sport and Policy Towards Sport Federations UK: England — National Governing Bodies of Sport and Government Agencies Conclusion: The Role of Sport Policies and Governmental Support in the Capacity Building of Sport Federations
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