Ian Stafford duikt in de wereld van sport en biedt boeiende verhalen van achter de schermen en uit het hart van de actie. Zijn schrijfstijl kenmerkt zich door diepgang en inzichtelijk begrip van het sportlandschap, waarbij hij vaak de psychologie van atleten en de essentie van competitie onderzoekt. Door zijn werk biedt hij lezers een uniek perspectief op menselijke inspanning en triomf in het dynamische domein van de sport.
"Easy Ryder" chronicles Europe's triumphant victory in the Ryder Cup, marking a historic three-in-a-row win. Led by motivational captain Ian Woosnam and inspired by Darren Clarke, the European team showcased dominant play throughout the emotionally charged contest. This celebratory account is a must-read for golf enthusiasts, featuring stunning photographs.
Focusing on Welsh devolution, the book analyzes its evolution amid significant economic and political challenges. Through over a decade of research, it investigates the ability of Welsh devolution to withstand both internal and external pressures while maintaining a unique political and policy direction.
Drawing on fieldwork from the UK, France and Germany, this volume addresses the relationship between trust and transparency in the context of multi-level governance.
Ian Stafford has tried his hand at most sports, but nothing could have prepared him for the sheer humiliation, frustration and exhilaration of the world's most popular game - Golf. This title talks about his golfing adventure.