328 Pages
by
Routledge
328 Pages
by
Routledge
328 Pages
by
Routledge
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Sport and Tourism: Globalization, Mobility and Identity marks a new era in sport tourism texts. Written by global experts whose previous collaborations have been integral to the development of the field, the book applies key social science concepts and issues relevant to the academic study of sport and tourism.
This is a ground-breaking text, which:
Critically explores the wider... Read more
Introduction 1. Sport and tourism 2. Globalization, mobility and identity 3. Globalization, mobility and identity 4. Sport and tourism in a global world 5. Sport and contemporary mobility 6. Culture and identity. Activity 7. Globalization and the mobility of elite competitors 8. Spectatorship and spectator experiences 9. Recreational sport and serious leisure. People 10. Authentic experiences; Temporary sport migrants 11. Transnationalism, migration and diaspora. Place 12. Modern landscapes and retro parks 12. Place attachment; Sport and place competition. Conclusion - Globalization, mobility and identity: Building theoretically informed insights into the study of sport and tourism.
Biography
James Higham Professor, Department of Tourism, University of Otago, New Zealand
Tom Hinch Professor, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, Canada
"Sport and Tourism claims to be a groundbreaking book on sport tourism, and upon closer scrutiny, it certainly delivers on this bold statement of intent. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this book as a key text for any course of study that explores sport tourism."
Richard Shipway, European Sport Management Quarterly
