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Routledge
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Routledge
263 Pages
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Routledge
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The study of sport tourism is on the cusp of moving from a descriptive phase of research into an analytical phase. Consequently, many academics and graduate students are searching for theories upon which to ground their work. This book draws upon theories and concepts from sociology and anthropology (the socio-cultural perspective), sport and tourism studies, and business studies. One of the... Read more
Part 1: Theoretical Overview 1. Overview Heather Gibson Part 2: Understanding Sport Tourism: Socio-Cultural Perspectives 2. Constraints Ed Jackson and Tom Hinch 3. Serious Leisure Ian Jones and Chris Green 4. Nostalgia Sean Gammon and Sheranne Fairely Part 2: Sport and Tourist Studies: Theories and Paradigms 5. Tourist Roles Heather Gibson 6. The Place of Sport Tourism in Destination Branding Laurence Chalip 7. Seasonality/Attractions Framework James Higham 8. Host and Guest Relations Elizabeth Fredline 9. Globalization Mike Silk and John Amis Part 3: Business Studies: Concepts and Paradigms 10. Marketing Tracey Harrison-Hill and Laurence Chalip 11. Service Quality Des Thwaites and Simon Chadwick 12. Economics Trevor Mules and Larry Dwyer 13. Policy and Planning Mike Weed 14. (Destination) Management Marg Deery and Leo Jago Part 4: Bringing it all Together 15. Conclusions and Way Forward Heather Gibson
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Heather J. Gibson
