Sport & Tourism: A Reader - A Reader

Informationen zum Autor Mike Weed is Professor of Sport in Society and Director of Research in the Department of Sport Science, Tourism and Leisure at Canterbury Christ Church University, UK. He is the Editor of the Journal of Sport & Tourism . Klappentext Provides coverage of the scholarly literature in sports tourism. This book presents the themes! research and conceptual thinking! in sports tourism studies. It contains articles which cover a range of research that has a bearing on sports tourism and include areas such as the economic analysis of sports events and sub-cultures in sports tourism. Zusammenfassung This Reader provides comprehensive coverage of the scholarly literature in sports tourism. Divided into four parts, each prefaced by a substantial introduction from the editor, the Reader presents the key themes, state of the art research and new conceptual thinking, in sports tourism studies. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Part 1: Sports Tourism Research Approaches and Potential Future Directions. Editor's Commentary and Papers Part 2: Understanding the Sports Tourist. Editor's Commentary and Papers Part 3: Sports Tourism Impacts. Editor's Commentary and Papers Part 4: Policy and Management Considerations for Sports Tourism. Editor's Commentary and Papers. Editorial Summary and Conclusion

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• Authors: Mike Weed, Mike (Canterbury Christ Church University Weed, Mike E. Weed, Mike E. (EDT) Weed, WEED MIKE E
• Assisted by: Mike Weed (Editor), Mike (Canterbury Christ Church University Weed (Editor), Mike E. Weed (Editor), Weed Mike (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.11.2007
• EAN: 9780415426879
• ISBN: 978-0-415-42687-9
• No. of pages: 592
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 248 mm x 38 mm
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; Dienstleistungsgewerbe, Gastgewerbe, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Service, Tourism industry, Hospitality and service industries, Hospitality, sports, leisure and tourism industries, Sport & leisure industries