ABSTRACT
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |14 pages
Introduction
chapter |12 pages
Sport and Tourism: Globalization, Mobility and Identity
part |56 pages
Globalization, Mobility and Identity
chapter |18 pages
Sport and Tourism in a Global World
chapter |21 pages
Sport and Contemporary Mobility
chapter |14 pages
Culture and Identity
part |72 pages
Activity
chapter |29 pages
Globalization and the Mobility of Elite Competitors
chapter |22 pages
Spectatorship and Spectator Experiences
chapter |18 pages
Recreational Sport and Serious Leisure
part |53 pages
People
chapter |14 pages
Authentic Experiences*
chapter |17 pages
Temporary Sport Migrants
chapter |19 pages
Transnationalism, Migration and Diaspora
part |60 pages
Place
chapter |17 pages
Modern Landscapes and Retro Parks
chapter |19 pages
Place Attachment
chapter |20 pages
Sport and Place Competition
part |10 pages
Conclusion