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21st Century Sports
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- Book Synopsis
- Discover the exciting future of sports in the digital age with "21st Century Sports: How Technologies Will Change Sports in the Digital Age." This thought-provoking book, now in its second edition, delves into the transformative power of technology on the world of sports within the next five to ten years and beyond. Written by esteemed academics from prestigious institutions like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Queensland University of Technology, and the University of Cambridge, alongside seasoned practitioners with extensive technological expertise, this collection of essays offers profound insights. Through their comprehensive analysis, the authors explore the profound impacts of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, blockchain, web3 and robotics on sports. Uncover how these technologies will revolutionize not only the nature of sports itself but also consumer behavior and existing business models. Athletes, entrepreneurs, and innovators working in the sports and other industries will find invaluable guidance to identify trendsetting technologies, gain deeper insights into their implications, and stay ahead of the competition, both on and off the field. In this new edition, a special focus is given to technology convergence, featuring chapters on the future of fandom, sports in the third connected age and in new digital worlds like the Metaverse. This book is your gateway to the dynamic world where technology and sports intersect, offering a compelling vision of what lies ahead.
- About The Author
- Sascha L. Schmidt is a Professor of Sports and Management at the WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management in Dusseldorf, Germany, as well as Director of the Center for Sports and Management and Chairholder of the Chair for Sports and Management at WHU. He is Lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sports Entrepreneurship Bootcamp and Member of the Digital Initiative at Harvard Business School. His research and writings focus on growth and diversification strategies as well as future preparedness in professional sports.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9783031389832
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Springer, (15 January 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 376
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 235 x 155 mm
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