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International Perspectives of Festivals and Events: Paradigms of Analysis

By Jane Ali-Knight , Martin Robertson , Alan Fyall , Adele Ladkin

Book information

Publisher
Elsevier Science
Year
2008
ISBN
0080451004, 9780080451008
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1712601 bytes)
Series
Advances in Tourism Research
Pages
322\323
Time added
2011-04-28 18:43:47

Description

International Perspectives of Festivals and Events addresses contemporary issues concerning the potential of festivals and events to produce economic, social, cultural and community benefits. Incorporating a range of international perspectives, the book provides the reader with a global look at current trends and topics, which have until now, been underrepresented by current literature. International Perspectives of Festivals and Events includes a broad range of research, case studies and examples from well-known scholars in the field to form a unified volume that informs the reader of the current status of festivals and events around the world. In a fast-moving industry where new theory and practice is implemented rapidly, this is essential reading for any advanced student or researcher in festivals and events. * Provides a contemporary look at the current issues in the field * Expertly edited and contributed to by an international group of subject specialists * Advances and emphasises the interrelationship of multidisciplinary academic approaches, contexts and research methodologies in festivals and events

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