Events Places And Societies

Author : Nicholas Wise,John Harris
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351057578

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Events, Places and Societies by Nicholas Wise,John Harris Pdf

Events can be synonymous with a particular place, helping shape and promote a location. Given the rise of the global events industry, this book uncovers how events impact upon places and societies, looking at a range of different events and geographical scales. Geographers are concerned with how notions of space and place impact people, communities and identity, and events have played a central role in how places are perceived, consumed and even contested. This book will discuss international event cases to frame knowledge around the increased demands, pressures and complexities that globalisation, transnationalism, regeneration and competitiveness has put on events, places and societies. Integrating discussions of theory and practice, this book will explore the range of conceptual perspectives linked to how geographers and sociologists understand events and the role events play in contemporary times. This involves recognizing histories and planning strategies, the purpose of bidding for an event or the local meanings that have emerged and changed in the place. This helps us analyse how events have the potential to redefine place identities. This international edited collection will appeal to academics across disciplines such as geography, planning and sociology, as well as students on events management and events studies courses.

Author : G. Hayes,J. Karamichas
Publisher : Springer
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780230359185

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Olympic Games, Mega-Events and Civil Societies by G. Hayes,J. Karamichas Pdf

This volume explores sporting mega-events, their social, political, and cultural characters, the value systems that they inscribe and draw on, the claims they make on us and the claims the organisers make for them, the spatial and ethical relationships they create, and the responses of civil societies to them.

Author : Katherine Dashper,Thomas Fletcher,Nicola Mccullough
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134053278

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Sports Events, Society and Culture by Katherine Dashper,Thomas Fletcher,Nicola Mccullough Pdf

This innovative and timely volume moves beyond existing operational and pragmatic approaches to events studies by exploring sports events as social, cultural, political and mediatised phenomena. As the study of this area is developing there is now a need for critical and theoretically informed debate regarding conceptualisation, significance and roles. This edited collection explores the core themes of consumption, media technologies, representation, identities and culture to offer new insight into how sports events contribute to generation of individual and shared meaning over personal, community and national identities as well as the associated issues of conflict, resistance and power. Chapters promote a critical (re)evaluation of emerging empirical research from a diverse range of sports events and locations from the international to local level. A multi-disciplinary approach is taken with contributions from areas including sports studies, media studies, sociology, cultural studies, communications, politics, tourism and gender studies. Written by leading academics in the area, this thorough exploration of the contested relationship between sports events, society and culture will be of interest to students, academics and researchers in Events, Sport, Tourism and Sociology.

Author : Tomas Pernecky,Michael Lück
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136481932

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Events, Society and Sustainability by Tomas Pernecky,Michael Lück Pdf

The growth of the events industry brings with it concerns of sustainable management, the sharing of available resources, and ensuring that people and places are not over-exploited. While the environmental and economic dimensions of sustainability have attracted a reasonable attention in the study of events, the social and cultural aspects of sustainability have been largely neglected. This book brings together emerging critical perspectives, innovative conceptual frameworks and contemporary case studies. Events cannot be isolated from the actions of humans and this is reflected in the emphasis on people and society throughout. The next wave of sustainable discourse requires a critical synthesis of information and this book is the first to address the need for more critical approaches and a broader way of thinking about events and sustainability. Divided into five thematic parts, the contributions delve into understanding the mainstream stances towards sustainability, the role events play in indigenous cultures and in diasporic communities, and the extent to which events influence the public discourse and civic identity. Sustainability is also examined from a strategic perspective in the events sector, and consideration is given to issues such as corporate social responsibility, greenwashing, and the power of mulit-stakeholder alliances in promoting sustainability goals. Written by leading academics, this timely and important volume will be valuable reading for all students, researchers and academics interested in Events and the global issue of Sustainability.

Author : Fox, Andrew
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781466699687

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Global Perspectives on Media Events in Contemporary Society by Fox, Andrew Pdf

Media events have been described as broadcasts that involve an engaged audience viewing the same event simultaneously; though this definition is still relevant, the way media outlets interact with and react to their audiences has greatly changed. This is in part due to the emergence of social media platforms which allow a participatory audience, something that genre-specific television channels now rely on. Because these genre-specific, 24-hour channels seek to hook viewers with hyperbolic presentation and the illusion of large media events, the original definition must be adapted. Global Perspectives on Media Events in Contemporary Society seeks to re-define the role of the media in relaying information about current events within a modern context. Determining what constitutes as and the proper presentation of a media event is of great importance given the ubiquity of media consumption. This book approaches the topic from historical, ceremonial, and globally cultural perspectives while addressing news, sports, and other significant current events. It is a vital resource for students and teachers of communication, media, and journalism, professionals in the media industry, policy makers, and sociologists.

Author : Alan Clarke
Publisher : Springer
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781137508553

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Managing and Developing Communities, Festivals and Events by Alan Clarke Pdf

The different stages of a festival's evolution provide a plethora of opportunities for us to better understand our culture, the relationships we build, what we value in our culture and our communities, and how we socialize and interact with one another. Managing and Developing Community Festivals and Events brings together community festival and event research from nine different countries. It critically explores how festivals and their communities develop and impact upon one another. The chapters focus on a wide range of festivals such as food and culinary festivals, art events, religious pilgrimage and feast festivals, as well as a variety of diverse themes such as joy, civil unrest, preservation of cultures and authenticity.

Author : Sergio Albeverio,Volker Jentsch,Holger Kantz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2006-02-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540286110

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Extreme Events in Nature and Society by Sergio Albeverio,Volker Jentsch,Holger Kantz Pdf

Significant, and usually unwelcome, surprises, such as floods, financial crisis, epileptic seizures, or material rupture, are the topics of Extreme Events in Nature and Society. The book, authored by foremost experts in these fields, reveals unifying and distinguishing features of extreme events, including problems of understanding and modelling their origin, spatial and temporal extension, and potential impact. The chapters converge towards the difficult problem of anticipation: forecasting the event and proposing measures to moderate or prevent it. Extreme Events in Nature and Society will interest not only specialists, but also the general reader eager to learn how the multifaceted field of extreme events can be viewed as a coherent whole.

Author : Hertie School of
Publisher : Springer
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230369436

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Global Civil Society 2012 by Hertie School of Pdf

Activists and academics look back over ten years of 'politics from below', and ask whether it is merely the critical gaze upon the concept that has changed – or whether there is something genuinely new about the way in which civil society is now operating.

Author : Marijke Taks,Laurence Chalip,B. Christine Green
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781317355878

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Impacts and strategic outcomes from non-mega sport events for local communities by Marijke Taks,Laurence Chalip,B. Christine Green Pdf

Do small- and medium-sized sporting events affect the overall wellbeing of people living in the host community? If so, how they do they affect local life? This book specifically addresses the strategic choices that host communities make when hosting non-mega sporting events, and looks at the outcomes of those choices. The contributions to this study assess a variety of tangible and intangible effects, including the economic and social impacts, and the effect on tourism and participation in sport. It contains analysis of a variety of events, including spectator and participant events, single-sport and multi-sport events, and one-day and multi-day events, all hosted in different types of cities and communities around the globe. Overall, this book identifies and extends our understanding of the nature, management, and implications of non-mega sporting events. The impacts and strategic outcomes highlighted here have practical value for sport event management and strategy, and advance our understanding of the economic and social consequences of hosting an event. This book was originally published as a special issue of European Sport Management Quarterly.

Author : Udo Merkel
Publisher : Springer
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2015-02-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137394934

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Identity Discourses and Communities in International Events, Festivals and Spectacles by Udo Merkel Pdf

This collection focuses on the multi-layered links between international events and identity discourses. With a unique line-up of international scholars, this book offers a diverse range of exciting case studies, including sports competitions, music festivals, exhibitions, fashion shows and royal celebrations.

Author : Andrew Gettelman,Richard B. Rood
Publisher : Springer
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783662489598

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Demystifying Climate Models by Andrew Gettelman,Richard B. Rood Pdf

This book demystifies the models we use to simulate present and future climates, allowing readers to better understand how to use climate model results. In order to predict the future trajectory of the Earth’s climate, climate-system simulation models are necessary. When and how do we trust climate model predictions? The book offers a framework for answering this question. It provides readers with a basic primer on climate and climate change, and offers non-technical explanations for how climate models are constructed, why they are uncertain, and what level of confidence we should place in them. It presents current results and the key uncertainties concerning them. Uncertainty is not a weakness but understanding uncertainty is a strength and a key part of using any model, including climate models. Case studies of how climate model output has been used and how it might be used in the future are provided. The ultimate goal of this book is to promote a better understanding of the structure and uncertainties of climate models among users, including scientists, engineers and policymakers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 806 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1887
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCR:31210016284497

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Records of the American Catholic Historical Society of Philadelphia by Anonim Pdf

Author : Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 916 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : UIUC:30112108247161

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Transactions of the Astronomical and Physical Society of Toronto by Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Pdf

Author : American Society for Psychical Research
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 802 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1912
Category : Parapsychology
ISBN : PRNC:32101063849143

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Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research by American Society for Psychical Research Pdf

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Author : Allan Jepson,Alan Clarke
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317690856

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Exploring Community Festivals and Events by Allan Jepson,Alan Clarke Pdf

The development of the festival and event industry has seen large scale growth and extensive government support as a result of objectives to enhance and project the image of place and leverage positive sponsorship and regeneration opportunities. As we move deeper into austerity measures prompted by economic recession, community festivals and events as a sacred or profane time of celebration can be considered even more important than ever before. This book for the first time explores the role and importance of ‘community’, ‘culture’ and its impact through festivals and events. Split into two distinct sections, the first introduces key themes and concepts, contextualises local traditions and culture, and investigates how festivals and events can act as a catalyst for tourism and create a sense of community. It then questions the social and political nature of festivals and community events through examining their ownership. The second section focuses on communities themselves, seeking to examine and discuss key emerging themes in community event studies such as; the role of diaspora, imagined communities, pride and identity, history, producing and consuming space and place, authenticity, and multi-ethnic communities. Examples are drawn from Portugal, the Dominican Republic, the USA, Malaysia, Malta, Finland and Australia making this book truly international. This significant volume will be valuable reading for students and academics across the fields of Event, Tourism and Hospitality studies as well as other social science disciplines.