International perspectives of festivals and events paradigms of analysis /

• Other Authors: Ali-Knight, Jane.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford : Elsevier Science, c2009.
• Series: Advances in tourism research series.
• Subjects: Culture and tourism.; Festivals > Economic aspects.; Special events industry.; Festivals > Marketing.; Special events industry > Social aspects.; Culture and tourism > Case studies.; Festivals > Case studies. > Economic aspects; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Hospitality, Travel & Tourism. > Industries; Electronic books.
• Online Access: ebrary; View fulltext via EzAccess; ScienceDirect
• Item Description: 1st edition 2008--T.p. verso.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xviii, 302 p.) : ill.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9780080451008; 0080451004; 9780080914374 (electronic bk.); 0080914373 (electronic bk.)

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 which 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.