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This book explores sport-related tourism and presents multidisciplinary perspectives of sport tourism, as structured by the geographical concepts of space, place and environment. It offers a comprehensive update of the discussions presented in the two previous editions and aims to advance theoretical thinking on sport tourism development.
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This book critically explores sport-related tourism drawing on the fields of sport management, the sociology of sport, consumer behaviour, sports marketing, economic, urban and sports geography, and tourism studies. It presents multidisciplinary perspectives of sport tourism, as structured by the geographical concepts of space, place and environment. The volume offers a comprehensive update of the discussions presented in the two previous editions, recognising the significant growth in sub-elite participation sports and addresses spectator-based sport events, participation-based sport events, active sport, and sport heritage activities. It aims to advance theoretical thinking on the subject of sport tourism development and critical thinking on the interplay of local and global forces in sport and tourism development. It continues to be an important text for students and researchers in tourism studies, human geography, sports geography, sociology of sport, sports management, sports marketing and history of sport.
Author Biography
James Higham is Professor at the University of Otago, New Zealand and Visiting Professor at the University of Stavanger, Norway. He is co-editor of the Journal of Sustainable Tourism.Tom Hinch is Professor Emeritus at the University of Alberta, Canada and Distinguished University Professor, Wakayama University, Japan.
Table of Contents
Figures and TablesCase studies Focus pointsCase Study Contributors AcknowledgementsPart 1: IntroductionChapter 1: Sport Tourism in Times of ChangePart 2: Foundations of Sport Tourism DevelopmentChapter 2: The Study of Sport TourismChapter 3: Sport Tourism MarketsChapter 4: Development Processes and IssuesPart 3: Sport Tourism Development and SpaceChapter 5: Space: Location and Travel FlowChapter 6: Place, Sport and CultureChapter 7: Environment: Landscape, Resources and ImpactsPart 4: Sport Tourism Development and TimeChapter 8: Sport and the Tourist ExperienceChapter 9: Seasonality, Sport and TourismChapter 10: Evolutionary Trends in Sport TourismPart 5: ConclusionsChapter 11: Shifting Goal Posts and Moving Targets: The Ever-Evolving Worlds of Sport and TourismReferences Index
Review
This comprehensive text, ideal for academics and students, sees Higham and Hinch write an engaging critical appraisal of the key development characteristics of sport tourism. This updated edition retains the excellent variety of examples from across the globe. Drawing on the latest research and empirical evidence, this work is a timely reappraisal of this dynamic industry sector. * Claire Humphreys, University of Westminster, UK *This third edition gives an updated and comprehensive overview of the development of sport tourism. Its accessible style and critical insights make it not only required reading for those new to the subject, but also an invaluable source for those currently researching and working in the field. * Sean Gammon, University of Central Lancashire, UK *The third edition of Sport Tourism Development is a welcome addition to the sport tourism literature. The book considers the range and breadth of sport tourism, and it provides a nicely integrated model of sport tourism phenomena. The complex array of work in the field is coherently organized and analyzed. This edition of the book is a significant contribution to an increasingly vital realm of study. * Laurence Chalip, University of Illinois, USA *This book provides a comprehensive view of the sport tourism concepts and in-depth analyses of different factors that influence or are influenced by sport tourism development. All in all, the book provides good content for an advanced undergraduate or a master's level course. The value of the book lies in the range of topics that it covers supported by supplemental case studies, "Focus Points," andrecommendations for practice. -- Mona Mirehie, Indiana University and Purdue University, USA * Tourism Analysis, Vol. 24 *
Long Description
This book critically explores sport-related tourism drawing on the fields of sport management, the sociology of sport, consumer behaviour, sports marketing, economic, urban and sports geography, and tourism studies. It presents multidisciplinary perspectives of sport tourism, as structured by the geographical concepts of space, place and environment. The volume offers a comprehensive update of the discussions presented in the two previous editions, recognising the significant growth in sub-elite participation sports and addresses spectator-based sport events, participation-based sport events, active sport, and sport heritage activities. It aims to advance theoretical thinking on the subject of sport tourism development and critical thinking on the interplay of local and global forces in sport and tourism development. It continues to be an important text for students and researchers in tourism studies, human geography, sports geography, sociology of sport, sports management, sports marketing and history of sport.
Review Quote
This third edition gives an updated and comprehensive overview of the development of sport tourism. Its accessible style and critical insights make it not only required reading for those new to the subject, but also an invaluable source for those currently researching and working in the field.
Details ISBN1845416546 Author Tom Hinch Publisher Channel View Publications Ltd Year 2018 ISBN-10 1845416546 ISBN-13 9781845416546 Format Paperback Edition 3rd Imprint Channel View Publications Place of Publication Bristol Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book DEWEY 338.4791 DOI 10.21832/HIGHAM6553 Pages 304 Publication Date 2018-04-23 Language English Series Number 84 UK Release Date 2018-04-23 AU Release Date 2018-04-23 NZ Release Date 2018-04-23 Birth 1941 Affiliation Solvay Pharmaceuticals GmbH, Hannover, Germany Position Professor of Public International Law and European Law at the University of Fribourg Qualifications MD. Edition Description 3rd Revised edition Series Aspects of Tourism Alternative 9781845416553 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this
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