Boyle astutely navigates the many layers of sport and communication, navigating the historical with the contemporary, the empirical with the humanistic, and the local with the global. This collection is a must-have for anyone seeking core underpinnings of the blending of communication with sport.
The SAGE BENCHMARKS IN COMMUNICATION: SPORT AND COMMUNICATION is a major collection including contributions from leading sports media and communications scholars and professionals from around the world. It pulls together key articles from over the years, and also highlights current research, new ideas and key issues. This volume is an essential reference for any advanced student, researcher or practitioner with an interest in sport communication, sport culture, communication theory, journalism, or media studies.