Sport for social cohesion: theoretical and practical perspectives: edited by K. Petry and L. Moustakas, New York, Routledge, 2023, 258 pages, £175,00, ISBN: 9781032467887 [book review]

Abstract

In a world marked by displacement, migration, inequality and increasing cultural diversity, sport can be seen as a powerful tool for promoting social cohesion between communities and nations, encouraging social inclusion and promoting social justice. In this context, the book Sport for Social Cohesion: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives, edited by Klaus Petry and Louis Moustakas, is a timely contribution to this increasingly important area of research. The book is based on a highly diverse multidisciplinary approach, covering areas such as sociology, sports studies, public policy and education, but sharing the same vision of the potential of sport for social cohesion, namely in multicultural societies affected by conflict. [...]