Sport and Tourism. Globalization, mobility and Identity
Elsevier Science and Technology, March 2009, Pages: 328
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
Set to be the an essential text for any student or academic in the field, Sport and Tourism: Globalization, mobility and identity cements and advances previous studies by building upon existing literature, while extending the field by exploring avenues of study that are yet to be comprehensively addressed. The latest collaboration by internationally renowned authors applies new theoretical perspectives for the advancement of sport tourism.
James Higham Professor, Department of Tourism, University of Otago, New Zealand
Tom Hinch Professor, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, Canada
-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
Introduction
Sport and tourism: Globalization, mobility and identity
Globalization, mobility and identity
Sport and tourism in a global world
Sport and contemporary mobility
Culture and identity. Activity: Globalization and the mobility of elite competitors
Spectatorship and spectator experiences
Recreational sport and serious leisure. People: Authentic experiences
Temporary sport migrants
Transnationalism, migration and diaspora. Place: Modern landscapes and retro parks
Place attachment
Sport and place competition. Conclusion
Globalization, mobility and identity: Building theoretically informed insights into the study of sport and tourism.
Higham, James.
Dr James Higham has published many papers on this topics and also working on a co-authored book titled Sport Tourism Development, which will be published by Channel View publications in mid-2003.
Hinch, Tom.
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