Sport and Tourism
Higham, James; Hinch, Tom
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Description for Sport and Tourism
Paperback. Applies key social science concepts and issues relevant to the academic study of sport and tourism. This text critically explores the wider manifestations of sport-related tourism and mobility; addresses key themes such as globalization, mobility and identity; and, includes case studies written by a range of leading scholars from around the world. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrated. BIC Classification: KNSG; KNSP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 191 x 18. Weight in Grams: 596.
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 manifestations of sport-related tourism and mobility
Addresses key themes such as globalization, mobility and identity - Explores the unique interrelationship that exists in a sport tourism context between activity, people and place
- Includes case studies written by a range of leading scholars from around the world
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
Number of Pages
314
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780750686105
SKU
V9780750686105
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-2
About Higham, James; Hinch, Tom
James Higham Professor, Department of Tourism, University of Otago, New Zealand Tom Hinch Professor, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, Canada
Reviews for Sport and Tourism
"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