Sport, Leisure and Tourism Information Sources

Sport, Leisure and Tourism Information Sources
Author: Martin Scarrott
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2009-11-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1136364552

Sport, Leisure and Tourism is a practical guide to finding information, encouraging readers to make active use of libraries in their research. This book provides readers with an understanding of the major information search tools which are available. It is a starting point in the search for information which offers advice and indicates some of the major sources which are available. Sport, Leisure and Tourism Information Sources is aimed primarily at final year undergraduate and postgraduate students who are preparing a dissertation in the area of sport and leisure studies who need access to information sources. It is also ideal for academics for teaching purposes and practitioners in the sport and leisure industry needing to undertake research.

Information Sources of Political Science

Information Sources of Political Science
Author: Stephen W. Green
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 618
Release: 2005-07-15
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1576075575

A thoroughly revised and updated new edition of the world's leading comprehensive bibliography of American and international politics. The eagerly anticipated new edition of the widely acclaimed Information Sources of Political Science is the most comprehensive English-language political bibliography available, offering the surest way for students and researchers to get straight to the information they need. Like no other volume, it provides a fully rounded view of the field both in the United States and internationally, including relevant works in history, economics, sociology, and education. Its 2,500 entries cover a wide variety of source types: indexing and abstracting services, major bibliographical tools, encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, directories, statistical compilations, and more. In addition, this edition is the first to feature substantial coverage of electronic resources, both databases and Internet sites. Each source receives its own annotation, with entries grouped in categories to bring together like works for easy comparison. This work is a cornerstone reference for academic and public libraries.

Water-based Tourism, Sport, Leisure, and Recreation Experiences

Water-based Tourism, Sport, Leisure, and Recreation Experiences
Author: Gayle Jennings
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 075066181X

Offers a unique insight into these growing areas of the tourism industry looking at their interaction, market profiles, advantages and their effects on the environment. Gayle Jennings, Griffith University, Australia.

Active Sport Tourism

Active Sport Tourism
Author: Heather J. Gibson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2020-05-21
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0429576528

This volume serves to expand theory-driven understandings of active sport tourism by showcasing five empirical studies examining a variety of active sport tourism contexts. These include table tennis at the World Veteran’s Championships, ultramarathon, running/cycling/triathlon, skiing/snowboarding, and a range of issues such as active ageing and travel-related carbon footprints. The volume also seeks to explore possibilities for future directions in active sport tourism and act as a catalyst for ongoing scholarly inquiry. Travelling to take part in active sporting pursuits is growing in popularity around the world. Active sport tourism encompasses travel to participate in a myriad sports, as well as in competitive participatory sport events. Much of the recent growth in active sport tourism is associated with travel to compete in participatory sport events, notably the "big city" international marathon events; amateur running, triathlon, and cycling events; Masters Games; and team sport tournaments. While the broader sport tourism research literature has tended to focus on spectator-oriented sports events, particularly the mega events such as the Olympic Games, it is only recently that a concerted research agenda in active sport tourism has emerged, making this volume innovative and relevant. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Sport & Tourism.

Sport and Tourism

Sport and Tourism
Author: James Higham
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2010-05-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1136435875

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, this book 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.

Sport Tourism Development

Sport Tourism Development
Author: Thomas Hinch
Publisher: Channel View Publications
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2004
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781873150627

In setting the foundation for this book, the unique qualities of sport as a tourist attraction are presented and discussed theoretically. It then addresses in six chapters central themes of sport tourism development.

Sport Tourism

Sport Tourism
Author: Brent W. Ritchie
Publisher: Channel View Publications
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2004-07-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1845413377

This book examines the economic, social and environmental impacts and issues associated with the development of sport tourism globally, including the lack of research and coordination between industry and government. The book suggests the need for a more balanced analysis of the impacts and issues associated with future sport tourism development.

The New Walford

The New Walford
Author: Ray Lester
Publisher: Facet Publishing
Total Pages: 728
Release: 2005
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781856044981

Covers 15 broad subject groupings: social sciences (generic); psychology; sociology; social work & social welfare; politics; government; law; finance, accountancy & taxation; industries & utilities; business & management; education & learning; sport; media & communications; information & library sciences; and tools for information professionals.