Research themes for events

189 Pages·2013·1.241 MB·English

by  Finkel, R., McGillivray, D., McPherson, G., Robinson, P. (Eds.)

Research Themes for Events
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Research Themes for Events
Edited by
Rebecca Finkel
Queen Margaret University
David McGillivray
University of the West of Scotland
Gayle McPherson
University of the West of Scotland
Peter Robinson
University of Wolverhampton
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Finkel, Rebecca.
Research themes for events / Rebecca Finkel, Queen Margaret University, David McGillivray,
University of the West of Scotland, Gayle McPherson, University of the West of Scotland, Peter
Robinson, University of Wolverhampton.
pages cm
ISBN 978-1-78064-252-9 (hbk)
1. Special events--Research. I. Title.
GT3405.F56 2013
394.2072--dc23
2013024758
ISBN-13: 978 1 78064 252 9
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Contents
Contributors vii
Acknowledgements ix
1 Introduction 1
Rebecca Finkel, David McGillivray, Gayle McPherson and Peter Robinson
2 Events and Community Development 6
Allan Jepson and Alan Clarke
3 Events and Social Capital 18
Laura Misener
4 Events and Volunteerism 31
David McGillivray, Gayle McPherson and Clare Mackay
5 Events and Motivations 44
Gemma Gelder and Peter Robinson
6 Events and Sexualities 57
Kevin Markwell and Gordon Waitt
7 Events and Economics 68
Leo Jago and Larry Dwyer
8 Events and Management 78
Joe Goldblatt
9 Events and Sport Tourism 90
John Nauright, Andrea Giampiccoli and Seungwon ‘Shawn’ Lee
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10 Events and Media Spectacle 101
Matthew Frew
11 Events and Political Agendas 118
Rebecca Finkel
12 Events and Resistance 129
David McGillivray and Jennifer Jones
13 Events and Environmental Awareness 142
Anna Borley, Debra Wale and Peter Robinson
14 Events and Technology 154
Malcolm Foley and Gordon Hunt
15 Conclusion 166
Rebecca Finkel, David McGillivray, Gayle McPherson and Peter Robinson
Index 171
Contributors
Anna Borley, University of Northampton, Northampton Business School, Boughton Green Road,
Northampton, NN2 7AL, UK. E-mail: [email protected]
Alan Clarke, University of Pannonia, Faculty of Economics, Tourism Department, 8200 Veszprém,
Hungary. E-mail: [email protected]
Larry Dwyer, University of New South Wales, Australian School of Business, Sydney, NSW 2052,
Australia. E-mail: [email protected]
Rebecca Finkel, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, Queen Margaret University Drive,
Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 6UU, UK. E-mail: rfi [email protected]
Malcolm Foley, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, PA1 2BE, UK. E-mail: malcolm.
[email protected]
Matthew Frew, Bournemouth University, School of Tourism, Dorset House, Talbot Campus, Fern
Barrow, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BB, UK. E-mail: [email protected]
Gemma Gelder, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall Campus, Gorway Road, Walsall, WS1 3BD,
UK. E-mail: [email protected]
Andrea Giampiccoli, Durban University of Technology, Hospitality & Tourism, Durban, South
Africa. E-mail: [email protected]
Joe Goldblatt, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, Queen Margaret University Drive, East
Lothian, EH21 6UU, UK. E-mail: [email protected]
Gordon Hunt, University of the West of Scotland, A220, School of Creative and Cultural Industries,
Paisley Campus, PA1 2BE, UK. E-mail: [email protected]
Leo Jago, University of Nottingham, University Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK. E-mail: leo.
[email protected]
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viii Contributors
Allan Jepson, Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management Group, Room M210, Hertfordshire
Business School, University of Hertfordshire, de Havilland Campus, Hatfi eld, AL10 9AB, UK. E-mail:
[email protected]
Jennifer Jones, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, PA1 2BE, UK. E-mail: jennifer.
[email protected]
Seungwon ‘Shawn’ Lee, George Mason University, Prince William Campus, Bull Run Hall 222,
10900 University Blvd, MS 4E5, Manassas, VA 20110, USA. E-mail: [email protected]
David McGillivray, University of the West of Scotland, A220, School of Creative and Cultural
Industries, Paisley Campus, PA1 2BE, UK. E-mail: [email protected]
Gayle McPherson, University of the West of Scotland, A220, School of Creative and Cultural
Industries, Paisley Campus, PA1 2BE, UK. E-mail: [email protected]
Clare Mackay, Glasgow Caledonian University, 70 Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G4
0BA, UK. E-mail: [email protected]
Kevin Markwell, Southern Cross University, School of Tourism & Hospitality Management,
Lismore Campus, Military Road, East Lismore, NSW 2480, Australia. E-mail: kevin.markwell@scu.
edu.au
Laura Misener, University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Health Sciences, 1151 Richmond Street,
London, Ontario, Canada. E-mail: [email protected]
John Nauright, School of Sport and Service Management, University of Brighton, Greynore
Building, Darley Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7UR, UK and George Mason University, Academy of
International Sport, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA. E-mail: [email protected]
Peter Robinson, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall Campus, Gorway Road, Walsall, WS1
3BD, UK. E-mail: [email protected]
Gordon Waitt, University of Wollongong, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences,
Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia. E-mail: [email protected]
Debra Wale, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall Campus, Gorway Road, Walsall, WS1 3BD,
UK. E-mail: [email protected]
Acknowledgements
The editors would like to thank everyone who made this book possible, especially the contributors,
who continue to push the boundaries of research in this exciting and emerging fi eld.
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