Economic Impacts of the XV Olympic Winter Games
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 20,13 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Calgary (Alta.)
ISBN :
Olympic Risks
Author : Will Jennings
Publisher : Springer
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 38,47 MB
Release : 2012-05-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1137022000
Book Description
An exploration of how the Olympics are organised in response to risk. This book looks at the tension between the riskiness of mega-events, attributable to their scale and complexities, and the societal, political and organisational pressures that exist for safety, security and management of risk – leading to changes in how the Games are governed.
The Global Economics of Sport
Author : Chris Gratton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 29,29 MB
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1136660933
Book Description
Sport has become a global business. There is no corner of the Earth that isn't reached by coverage of global sporting mega-events such as the Olympics or the World Cup, events managed by international governing bodies such as the IOC and FIFA that operate like major international businesses. Companies such as Nike now design, produce, distribute and market their products across every continent, while an increasingly important part of every country's sport market is now international in terms of its influences and opportunities. This book is the first to examine the economics of contemporary sport using the global market as the primary unit of analysis. Starting with a survey of the changing nature of the sports market over the last hundred years, the book explores the difficulties of measuring the true scale and impact of the global sports economy, employing a wealth of empirical data to define and analyze the sports market and all its sub-sectors. In doing so, the book draws on case studies from the UK, Europe, North America and beyond. This book is essential reading for any student or professional with an interest in the economics of sport.
The Sociology of Tourism
Author : Yiorgos Apostolopoulos
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 38,88 MB
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 1135635722
Book Description
The rapid expansion of the tourism industry has provided many economic benefits and affected every facet of contemporary societies including employment, government revenue and cultural manifestations. However, tourism can also be considered a problematic phenomenon, promoting dependency, underdevelopment and adverse sociocultural effects, especially for developing countries. This pioneering work provides a comprehensive review of these complex tourism issues from a sociological perspective. Various theoretical and empirical approaches are introduced and the following issues are discussed: * identifiable and stable forms of touristic behaviour and roles * social divisions within tourism * the interdependence of tourism and social institutions * the effects of transnational tourism and commodification on the ecosystem. Featuring international contributions from nine different countries, this book brings together the most noted theoretical and empirical studies and enriches them with diverse experiences and perspectives.
The Economic Impact of the 2010 Vancouver, Canada, Winter Olympics on Oregon and the Pacific Northwest
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Subcommittee on Trade, Tourism, and Economic Development
Publisher :
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 24,68 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
Book Description
The Impact and Evaluation of Major Sporting Events
Author : Holger Preuss
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 20,76 MB
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 131799597X
Book Description
The aim of politicians is to attract new investment to their city or region in order to develop infrastructure such as telecommunications, transportation, housing or even sport and entertainment facilities. Sporting events are also intended to achieve intangible ends such as a better image, more know-how, stronger networks, emotional commitment and additional cultural benefits and enhanced identity. All these so called ‘event structures’ can improve sites in a city/region by strengthening certain location factors. They may improve general living conditions in the longer term and also boost the income of citizens by attracting new businesses, tourists, conventions or new events. Finally they may foster economic growth at the city, regional or national level. This collection is of particular interest for anyone who intends to enter a bidding process for a major sporting event. It offers the host of an event a good introduction to the potential ways to generate economic benefits and will enhance understanding of the economics behind major sporting events. This book was previously published as a special issue of European Sport Management Quarterly
The Legacy of the Olympic Games, 1984-2000 : International Symposium, Lausanne, 14th, 15th and 16th November 2002
Author : Miquel de Moragas Spà
Publisher :
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 40,24 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Olympic Games
ISBN :
Book Description
The Olympic Games
Author : Kristine Toohey
Publisher : CABI
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 24,77 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 184593346X
Book Description
The Olympic Games: A Social Science Perspective presents a broad, multi-disciplinary account of all things Olympic from the relationship of the modern to the ancient games, to the possible future of the grandest of athletic spectacles. This extended new edition covers the Olympic phenomenon from political, economical and sociological perspectives, from its history and the media to commercialism and drug use. Its detailed analyses and extensive bibliography make it essential reading for researchers and students in leisure and sports studies.
The Economics of Sport and Recreation
Author : Peter Taylor
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 48,10 MB
Release : 2002-09-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1135824894
Book Description
The Economics of Sport and Recreation provides a much needed and up-to-date analysis of sport's contribution to the global economy. This new edition covers all aspects of the economics of sport and recreation but gives prominence to the staggering rise of the commercial sector over the last decade. Special attention is paid to the economics of the sports goods industry, the economics of sports sponsorship, the economics of major sports events, the economics of professional team sports, and the economic relationship between sport and broadcasting. In the first edition of this book published in 1985, the emphasis was on the government and voluntary sectors as the lead sectors in the sports market. As we enter the next millennium, it is the commercial sector that is the lead sector in the sports market and this is reflected in the content and structure of the new book. Aimed specifically at students engaged in the study of sport and its interaction with the economy, this book will be an invaluable resource.
The Olympic Winter Games at 100
Author : Heather L. Dichter
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 37,51 MB
Release : 2023-12-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 100383129X
Book Description
2024 marks the 100-year anniversary of the winter sports week festival celebrated in Chamonix in 1924, which is now recognized as the first Olympic Winter Games. As a globally watched quadrennial mega-event, the Winter Olympics is unique from both summer sport festivals and other winter festivals, such as the Winter X Games. This book explores the impacts, issues, and legacies of the past century of the Olympic Winter Games. Grounded in sport history, the chapters in this volume draw on the disciplines of cultural history, diplomatic history, global history, environmental history, and media history to analyze the continued allure of the Winter Olympics, a century after its origin, and in light of the sustained and significant problems facing the Olympic movement. Host cities’ efforts to create positive and lasting legacies are analyzed to highlight the challenges and complexities that have plagued the Olympic movement throughout the last century. The Olympic Winter Games at 100 is essential reading for any researcher, advanced student or scholar with an interest in Olympic Studies, sports development, sport policy and history. The chapters in this book were published as two special issues in The International Journal of the History of Sport.
