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Author:   Heather J. Gibson (University of Florida, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.544kg
ISBN:  

9780415464185

ISBN 10:   0415464188
Pages:   290
Publication Date:   24 December 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

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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Dr Heather Gibson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism at the University of Florida. She has numerous publications and presentations on the topic of sport tourism. Most notably, her work is known for understanding the behaviour of different types of sport tourists.

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