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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Research Handbook on Gender and Diversity in
Book SynopsisThis groundbreaking Research Handbook adeptly navigates how gender and diversity are addressed in sport management. Offering insight into practices and processes that work to exclude certain groups and practices, and favour others, it highlights how gendered ways of organizing sport are experienced and may be sustained, disrupted, and challenged.Leading international scholars employ theoretical frameworks to comprehensively set out how individuals or groups engaged in leading and managing sport are situated in the social world and engage in managerial practices. Providing a wealth of conceptual analyses, the authors of the various chapters explore diverse feminist theories, perspectives, and methodologies to expertly examine gender-based marginalization in sport management at local and international levels. Expert contributors reveal how women negotiate and navigate gender and intersecting identity categories in sport organizations.Presenting a wide variety of feminist perspectives on sport management, sport organizations, and coaching, this Research Handbook will prove a valuable resource to researchers and undergraduate and postgraduate students in the fields of sport management and sport sociology. It will also be essential reading for policy makers working in sport organizations.Trade Review‘In the Research Handbook on Gender and Diversity in Sport Management, Markula and Knoppers provide an insightful and encompassing overview of the topic that is impressive in scope and quality. With stellar contributions from leading scholars around the world, this text will undoubtedly impact research, teaching, and practice.’ -- George B. Cunningham, University of Florida, US‘When two pioneers of gender and diversity studies in sport join forces to curate a kaleidoscope of feminist perspectives on gender-based and intersectional marginalization in sport organizations, expectations are high. This Research Handbook firmly delivers on these expectations, offering comprehensive and thought-provoking insights into how gendered ways of organizing and managing sport are experienced and may be disrupted and transformed. The Research Handbook stands out through its theoretical diversity in understanding gender in sport organizations, leadership, and coaching. In doing so, it paves the way for enhancing the breadth and depth of impact of critical research in sport management.’ -- Ramón Spaaij, Victoria University, Australia‘A very welcome, important, and valuable contribution to the theorizing of gender and diversity in sport management! The original work by international scholars on how gender intersects with other relations of power offers new, expanding, and exciting insights to the field. Thus, this Research Handbook represents a must and an invaluable reference source for students, faculty, and policy makers in sport.’ -- Jorid Hovden, The Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NorwayTable of ContentsContents: Preface xvi Introduction: why a Research Handbook on Gender and Diversity in Sport Management 1 Annelies Knoppers and Pirkko Markula PART I ACCESSING POSITIONS OF LEADERSHIP IN GLOBAL SPORT 1 A decade of tracking women’s participation in the governance of international sport federations 21 Johanna A. Adriaanse 2 Gender representation and policy implementation in the governance of international Paralympic organizations 37 Lucy V. Piggott and Jordan J. K. Matthews 3 Gender, leadership, and (dis)ability 52 Erin Pearson and Laura Misener 4 Gender and diversity in mediated sport marketing: using “old” and “new” media 65 Dunja Antunovic and Annika Olson 5 Doing gender in the neoliberal, global context of sport management 79 NaRi Shin and Doo Jae Park PART II NAVIGATING AND NEGOTIATING SPORT ORGANIZATIONS: CENTERING INTERSECTIONALITY 6 Managing gendered sport organizations 94 Laura Burton and Ajhanai C. I. Keaton 7 The “motherhood penalty” and sport leadership 110 Sarah Zipp and Sasha Sutherland 8 The gendered organization of men’s professional sport 124 Lauren C. Hindman and Nefertiti A. Walker 9 Institutional heteronormativity in Dutch sport clubs 137 Inge Claringbould and Pepijn Geldof 10 Heteronormativity and gender-based violence in Sport for Development 151 Julia Ferreira Gomes and Jessica Nachman, Lyndsay M. C. Hayhurst, and Mitchell McSweeney PART III NAVIGATING AND NEGOTIATING SPORT ORGANIZATIONS: CENTERING COACHING 11 Occupational hazards: harassment and women’s work as sport coaches 167 Sarah Barnes 12 The socially reproductive labor of women sport coaches 181 Alixandra Krahn and Parissa Safai 13 Refuting gender essentialism about women in sport coaching 192 Nicole M. LaVoi and Anna Goorevich 14 Gender, women, and community sport coaching 206 Ruth Jeanes, Aishwarya Ravi and Laura Alfrey 15 Elite coaching, gender, and diversity 220 Bettina Callary and Brian Gearity PART IV CHANGING PRACTICES IN MANAGING SPORT 16 Influencers for change: women leading in the outdoor sector 234 Emily Ankers and Beccy Watson 17 Gender inclusive sport: what’s in it for (all) women? 248 Ryan Storr and Sheree Bekker 18 Balancing inclusion, fairness, and binaries in transgender eligibility sport policies 262 Anna Posbergh 19 Gender and voluntary work for diverse and traditionally marginalized identities in community sport organizations 277 Dawn E. Trussell and Shannon Kerwin 20 Re-imagining mothers exercising leadership in sport management 291 Talia Ritondo, Sarah Leberman and Dawn E. Trussell 21 Sexualization and gendered empowerment in a Sport for Development organization in Brazil 304 Eva Soares Moura PART V THEORIZING GENDER AND DIVERSITY IN SPORT MANAGEMENT 22 Process-figurational sociology and gender relations in sport management 318 Louise Mansfield and Philippa Velija 23 Bourdieu on the field: gender, power and the organization of sport 331 Allison Jeffrey and Holly Thorpe 24 Critical feminisms in sport management: theory and practice 345 Sally Shaw 25 Critical discourse analysis, gender, and sport management 358 Larena Hoeber 26 Poststructuralist feminist approaches in sport management research 370 Zoë Avner 27 Phenomenological perspectives for sport management research 385 Gunn Helene Engelsrud 28 Feminist new materialist insights for sport management 398 Simone Fullagar and Adele Pavlidis Conclusion: directions for future research 413 Pirkko Markula and Annelies Knoppers Index 430
£171.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Research Handbook on Sport and COVID-19
Book SynopsisThis timely Research Handbook examines sport-related research and analysis pertaining to how the sport industry has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Taking stock of the changes over the course of the pandemic, it also provides key insights into how the sport industry and its stakeholders might move forward in post-pandemic times. Organized into six parts, the first half of the book explores the areas of sport management, sport communication, and sport marketing, while the final three parts analyze sport events, sport stakeholders, and sport and society. Expert international contributors delve into a wide array of topics related to the sport industry including athletes, clubs, leagues, and brand and sport management to illuminate how the pandemic has influenced these aspects of sport. Offering a comprehensive analysis of how Covid-19 has affected the sport industry, this Research Handbook will be a key resource for business and management scholars and advanced students with a particular interest in sport, health, and well-being. Its use of global case studies will also be beneficial for sport managers and practitioners in this field.Trade Review‘The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sport industry cut across myriad areas, from financial to organisational to socio-cultural. In the Research Handbook on Sport and COVID-19, Pedersen has collated works that highlight all the various implications from this once-in-a-generational event. From an international perspective, this resource not only documents the experiences for future generations of sport scholars, but also provides a truly valuable resource to demonstrate how one event can systematically change the landscape of an entire industry – affecting how we operate, view, consume, and value sports as part of our everyday existence, while also fast-tracking innovation and new opportunities for growth.’ -- Lauren M. Burch, Loughborough University London, UK‘The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted sport in ways not previously imagined, and necessity spawned multifaceted innovation. Sport entities rich in resiliency and creativity connected with sport consumers via new approaches, and many of these novel methods will remain permanent. The true value of the Research Handbook on Sport and COVID-19 lies in its rich description of pandemic-induced innovation as relayed by 92 contributors from 22 countries, and, accordingly, the text is a must-read for sport managers desiring to thrive in the face of future disruption.’ -- Damon P.S. Andrew, Florida State University, US‘In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the planet to a standstill. The impacts on the sport industry at all levels (grassroots, Olympic, or professional) were unimaginable. Editor Paul M. Pedersen had the foresight to reach out to scholars and practitioners from different segments of the sport industry to study and report on the effects of COVID-19 on the business of sports worldwide as it was happening. With unique insights from over 20 countries, this book will be of great interest to students, academics, and sport managers alike.’ -- Benoit Séguin, University of Ottawa, Canada‘The COVID-19 pandemic has had a great effect on all aspects of our lives. Editor Paul M.Pedersen’s Research Handbook on Sport and COVID-19 is an extremely timely resource that examines these effects on sports. With almost 100 scholars and practitioners (representing over 20 countries) contributing to the Handbook, readers will learn how the pandemic impacted sports and what we have learned as we enter a post-pandemic world.’ -- Brian A. Turner, The Ohio State University, USTable of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction to the Research Handbook on Sport and COVID-19 1 Paul M. Pedersen PART I SPORT MANAGEMENT 2 Economics lessons from sports during the COVID-19 pandemic 8 Carl Singleton, Alex Bryson, Peter Dolton, James Reade and Dominik Schreyer 3 The impact of COVID-19 on amateur sport 18 Grzegorz Kwiatkowski, Patxi León-Guereño, Ewa Malchrowicz-Mośko and Arkaitz Castaneda Babarro 4 The impact of COVID-19 on French sports federations 30 Nicolas Delorme 5 The impact of COVID-19 on the management of the sport media 44 Hamid Ghasemi and Ryan Vooris 6 Changing business models – how fitness centers reacted to COVID-19: the case study of a Polish fitness operator 54 Julia Ziółkowska and Tomasz Taraszkiewicz 7 The impact of COVID-19 on interscholastic athletics 66 Tyler Ratts, Braden Norris, Brian Mancuso and Paul M. Pedersen PART II SPORT COMMUNICATION 8 De-globalization, de-commercialization, and semi-mediatization: the influence of COVID-19 on global sport communication 87 Wei Wei and Li Siying 9 Young audiences’ sports media repertoires and expectations towards sport coverage during COVID-19 98 Daniel Nölleke 10 The hard law of live: a case study on French sports channels during COVID-19 112 Valérie Bonnet and Tyler Ratts 11 Professional football clubs and associations under pressure: COVID-19 as a precursor of structural change in European sport 124 Jürgen Mittag and Jörg-Uwe Nieland 12 Accelerating direct virtual public relations for sport organizations through information subsidies during COVID-19 137 Mark Dottori, Alex Sévigny and Norm O’Reilly PART III SPORT MARKETING 13 Relationship marketing during COVID-19: strategies and processes of communication in German and Austrian sports clubs 153 Thomas Horky, Christof Seeger, Jörg-Uwe Nieland, Daniel Nölleke, Christiana Schallhorn and Philip Sinner 14 Using consumption capital theory to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on major and minor sports in Germany 165 Andreas Hebbel-Seeger, Thomas Horky and Hermann A. Richter 15 Who wants football back? Surveying fans in Brazil during COVID-19 177 Ary José Rocco Junior, Thadeu Gasparetto, Marina Tranchitella, Luis Felipe Monteiro de Barros, Luiz Augusto Brum and Romulo Macedo 16 The impact of COVID-19 on athlete branding 190 Zack P. Pedersen, Antonio S. Williams and Ryan M. Brewer 17 COVID-19 as a new chance for a sport league: motivation behind watching Korea Baseball Organization games 202 Minkyo Lee, Ju Young Lee, Jinwook Chung, Inae Oh and Choonghoon Lim 18 The star and COVID-19: Serie A soccer celebrities and the self-narrative of contagion on social media 214 Mario Tirino, Luca Bifulco and Simona Castellano PART IV SPORT EVENTS 19 The impact of COVID-19 on sports events, national federations, and organizations in South Africa over a 16-month period 230 David Maralack, Donovan Jurgens and Roger Woodruff 20 Sport event pandemic risk management and what has been learned from COVID-19 245 Kong-Ting Yeh, Tsu-Lin Yeh, and Nakibae Kitiseni 21 Innovation in sport events during COVID-19 258 Grzegorz Kwiatkowski, Christian Dragin-Jensen and Thomas Könecke 22 Fourteen days: athletes’ media usage and stories in hard quarantine during COVID-19 269 Sam Duncan, Tim Breitbarth and Chris Bowers 23 Sport management during COVID-19 in the Norwegian context 289 Elsa Kristiansen PART V SPORT STAKEHOLDERS 24 COVID-19 and the Bundesliga: a study of digital fan engagement strategies in professional soccer 300 Laura Matz, Gashaw Abeza and David Wagner 25 COVID-19 and the decline of volunteers in Australian community sport: solutions to move forward 312 Charles Mountifield and Stirling Sharpe 26 An assessment of mood and anxiety in university athletes and non-athletes during social mobility restrictions of COVID-19 328 Oswaldo Ceballos Gurrola, Minerva Thalia Juno Vanegas Farfano, Ramón Ernesto Mendoza Baldenebro, Rosa Elena Medina Rodríguez, Luis Tomás Ródenas Cuenca, Jeanette M. López-Walle and José Tristán Rodríguez 27 Between total loss and immunity: does the crisis resilience thesis prove its worth in times of COVID-19 in Germany? 337 Norbert Schütte 28 Parent hockey culture during “unsettled times”: COVID-19 and the hockey community 347 Sandra M. Bucerius, Bryan Hogeveen, Brad W.R. Roberts and Albert H. Vette PART VI SPORT AND SOCIETY 29 The football segment of the sport industry and the first wave of COVID-19 in Italy: a conflict analysis 358 Luca Bifulco 30 From the stadiums to the consoles: the role of sports computer games during COVID-19 374 Ilan Tamir 31 Social stratification patterns in physical activity and sports during COVID-19 384 Jeroen Scheerder, Erik Thibaut, Veerle De Bosscher, Margot Ricour and Annick Willem 32 Sports betting and COVID-19 399 Arif Yüce 33 Sports activism during the COVID-19 pandemic era 414 Orr Levental, Roy David Samuel and Yair Galily 34 Utilizing critical ethnography to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the structure of elite soccer in Korea 423 Alex Gang, Kihan Kim, Sunghwan Byun and Paul M. Pedersen Index
£202.35
Emerald Publishing Limited Toward Responsible Service Management
Book SynopsisToward Responsible Service Management: AI and Digital Transformation in Action advances service management concepts by providing a platform for initiating critical debates grounded in pertinent industry cases.
£76.00
Master Bench Ltd A Dieta Paleo 50 Receitas Deliciosas E Sem
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Emerald Publishing Limited Advances in Hospitality and Leisure
Book SynopsisAdvances in Hospitality and Leisure (AHL), a peer-reviewed research journal, has been published annually since 2004. AHL is indexed in Scopus and included in the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) journal quality list. Its editors, editorial board members, ad-hoc reviewers entail scholars from North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. AHL with international in focus attempts to divulge the innovative methods of inquiry so as to inspire new research topics that are vital and have been in large neglected in the context of hospitality, tourism, and leisure. It strives to address the needs of the populace willing to disseminate seminal ideas, concepts, and theories derived from scholarly inquiries. AHL covers full papers and research notes in the matter of conceptual models and empirical investigations using inductive and deductive methods. The authors of this publication come from and Africa, America, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and Middle East. Potential readers may retrieve useful articles to outline new research agendas, suggest viable topics for a dissertation work, and augment the knowledge of the new subjects of learning.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Biophilic Design in the Hospitality Industry: A Window into Back of House Workspaces; Clare Hindley, Willy Legrand, and Alexanderiya Zaslavskaya Chapter 2. Factors Shaping Dinner’s COVID-19 Preventive Behavior: A Case Study in the United Arab Emirates; Thouraya Gherissi Labben, Joseph S. Chen, and Hyangmi Kim Chapter 3. Towards Hanfu Tourism: Exploring the Travel Motivation and Experience of Hanfu Tourists; Yuanyuan Zong Chapter 4. Market Segmentation Analysis of Slow Food Experiences at a Winery; Ting-Yen T. Huang Chapter 5. Framework on Managed Visitor Attraction: A Supply-side Perspective; Øystein Jensen, Hyangmi Kim, and Joseph S. Chen Chapter 6. Effects of Tourist Arrival on Energy, Pollution, Production, and Investment: A Case Study of Taiwan; Wan-Yu Liu and Chen Tsao Chapter 7. Customer Orientation, CRM Organization and Hotel Financial Performance: The Mediating role of Customer Satisfaction; Helen M. Dah, Robert J. Blomme, Arie Kil, and Ben Q. Honyenuga Chapter 8. River and Canal Waterways as a Tourism Resource; Bruce Prideaux Chapter 9. Expected Green Hotel Attributes: Visit Intentions in Light of Climate Change and COVID-19 Double Whammy; Tanmay Sharma and Joseph S.Chen
£85.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd A Research Agenda for Service Marketing
Book SynopsisElgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary.This ground-breaking Research Agenda provides unique insight into the evolution and development of service marketing. Expert contributors present an in-depth overview of the current state of the field, and critically analyse the diverse range of future directions available to researchers.Based on a comprehensive review of recent service marketing research using the Growth-Share Matrix, this Research Agenda is focused around five key themes: technology and e-services, service-dominant logic, emotions, innovation and environmental context. Chapters investigate cutting-edge technological advances including service robots and omnichannel services, as well as the social, cultural, and environmental factors that influence service marketing. Drawing together a wealth of analysis, leading scholars explore the potential for service marketing research to expand to new themes and areas of investigation, and to revisit core themes of the past in a new light.A Research Agenda for Service Marketing will be essential reading for students and scholars in marketing, management, economics and finance. It will also prove invaluable to professionals and managers looking for a deeper understanding of modern service marketing.Trade Review‘This volume on a research agenda for service marketing offers a both broad and highly relevant view on new angles on service marketing that needs to be addressed following the fast development of technologies, such as AI, robots and digitalization in general, and the business environment. It not only looks into new areas to be included in the service marketing domain, but also brings to the fore “classic” service topics, such as service quality and recovery. The very concept of service could be concluded among such topics important to study in the future.’ -- Christian Grönroos, Hanken School of Economics, FinlandTable of ContentsContents: PART I INTRODUCTION 1 A growth-share matrix of service marketing research themes 3 Olivier Furrer, Chloé Baillod, and Mikèle Landry PART II RESEARCH ON TECHNOLOGY AND E-SERVICES 2 Service robots and their implications for service delivery 23 Jochen Wirtz, Werner H. Kunz, Stefanie Paluch, and Valentina Pitardi 3 Omnichannel services 43 Ilaria Dalla Pozza PART III RESEARCH ON THE SERVICE-DOMINANT LOGIC (SDL) 4 Understanding how service ecosystem actors collaborate for value cocreation 67 Bo Edvardsson and Bård Tronvoll PART IV RESEARCH ON EMOTIONS IN SERVICE ENCOUNTERS 5 Emotions in service encounters: a review and research agenda 91 Cécile Delcourt PART V RESEARCH ON SERVICE INNOVATION 6 Market Services Innovations Networks (MSINs): enriching the network lineage in innovation studies 131 Benoît Desmarchelier, Faridah Djellal and Faïz Gallouj PART VI RESEARCH ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT OF SERVICES 7 The future of research on customer-to-customer interaction (CCI) 181 Richard Nicholls PART VII ETHICS 8 Advocating human rights and Sustainable Development Goals: an ecosystem-based Transformative Service Research (TSR) approach 223 Rodoula H. Tsiotsou, Sertan Kabadayi, and Raymond P. Fisk 9 Strengths-based service solutions: mapping a way forward in marketplace vulnerabilities 249 Janet Davey, Raechel Johns, and Henna M. Leino PART VIII SERVICE ENCOUNTERS 10 Intercultural service encounters in the post-COVID-19 world: a research agenda 281 Piyush Sharma 11 From customer to digital to civic to transformative engagement: a conceptual framework and future research directions 297 Rodoula H. Tsiotsou PART IX CONCLUSION: LOOKING TO A MORE DISTANT FUTURE 12 Revisiting “classic” service research themes in the light of new emerging themes 325 J. Joseph Cronin, Jr. 13 Expansion and refocusing: two alternative trajectories for service marketing research 351 Olivier Furrer and Jie Yu Kerguignas Index
£128.25
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Advanced Introduction to Service Innovation
Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. This Advanced Introduction to Service Innovation explores a key driver of the service economy, addressing in particular the definition and conceptualization of innovation in services, and its measurement, using both traditional and new measures. The authors address pertinent questions such as: What is innovation in services and how is it conceptualized? How is it measured? How is it organized and managed within both service and non-service firms? Key Features: Identifies potential challenges and outlines the future of research Reflects on the rise of innovation networks in the field of services Provides a comprehensive review of advances in the field of service innovation over the last 30 years Illustrates via in-depth discussions the progress, and the gaps to be filled, in the measurement of service innovation This insightful book will be a useful introduction for both undergraduate and graduate teaching of organisational innovation, economics of innovation and services. It will also be a valuablel resource for researchers and business and policy practitioners in the field of service innovation.Trade Review‘Written by some of the most prominent researchers in the field, this book provides a profound and up-to-date introduction to innovation in services. The book relates the topic to both innovation and service science traditions. Academics, students and other scholars interested in either tradition can benefit from it. The book is useful in discerning the complexity of service innovation.’ -- Jon Sundbo, Roskilde University, Denmark‘This Advanced Introduction sets out to organise and review a disparate and multidisciplinary body of work. It considers research resulting from the explosion of interest in service innovation (together with closely related topics). The authors are extremely well-qualified for this challenging task. They have extensive experience in pioneering and advancing such research and have a deep knowledge of Francophone and other studies, that often highlight issues neglected in much Anglo-American work. On top of that, they can write concisely and lucidly.They helpfully outline a number of major approaches to service innovation in an insightful fashion. This framework is used to re-examine familiar issues and to suggest ways of addressing emerging issues. The authors highlight gaps in the literature, where it has paid insufficient attention to certain approaches or neglected to address promising or problematic developments. While primarily aimed at researchers and service scholars, this readable and unpretentious book has much to offer both managers and public service professionals. Service innovation was at one time regarded as a Cinderella field; this milestone overview suggests that this field is reaching maturity. Furthermore, it is yielding a bountiful harvest, and this nook provides much food for thought and development of new perspectives.’ -- Ian Miles, University of Manchester, UK‘Services and service innovations are already the economic backbone in many countries in terms of value creation and competitive advantage. How service research can contribute to value creation becomes clear in the new Advanced Introduction to Service Innovation. The book provides an impressive overview of research results and practices from leading scholars and will be a very inspiring read.’ -- Bo Edvardsson, Karlstad University, SwedenTable of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction to Service Innovation 2 Defining and conceptualizing Innovation in Services 3 Measuring Innovation in Services 4 Service Industrialization and Linear Models for Innovation in Services 5 Practice-based, Interactive, and Open Models for Innovation in Services 6 Networking for Innovation in Services 7 Service innovation in non-service organizations 8 Conclusion to Service Innovation References Index
£80.75
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Advanced Introduction to Service Innovation
Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. This Advanced Introduction to Service Innovation explores a key driver of the service economy, addressing in particular the definition and conceptualization of innovation in services, and its measurement, using both traditional and new measures. The authors address pertinent questions such as: What is innovation in services and how is it conceptualized? How is it measured? How is it organized and managed within both service and non-service firms? Key Features: Identifies potential challenges and outlines the future of research Reflects on the rise of innovation networks in the field of services Provides a comprehensive review of advances in the field of service innovation over the last 30 years Illustrates via in-depth discussions the progress, and the gaps to be filled, in the measurement of service innovation This insightful book will be a useful introduction for both undergraduate and graduate teaching of organisational innovation, economics of innovation and services. It will also be a valuablel resource for researchers and business and policy practitioners in the field of service innovation.Trade Review‘Written by some of the most prominent researchers in the field, this book provides a profound and up-to-date introduction to innovation in services. The book relates the topic to both innovation and service science traditions. Academics, students and other scholars interested in either tradition can benefit from it. The book is useful in discerning the complexity of service innovation.’ -- Jon Sundbo, Roskilde University, Denmark‘This Advanced Introduction sets out to organise and review a disparate and multidisciplinary body of work. It considers research resulting from the explosion of interest in service innovation (together with closely related topics). The authors are extremely well-qualified for this challenging task. They have extensive experience in pioneering and advancing such research and have a deep knowledge of Francophone and other studies, that often highlight issues neglected in much Anglo-American work. On top of that, they can write concisely and lucidly.They helpfully outline a number of major approaches to service innovation in an insightful fashion. This framework is used to re-examine familiar issues and to suggest ways of addressing emerging issues. The authors highlight gaps in the literature, where it has paid insufficient attention to certain approaches or neglected to address promising or problematic developments. While primarily aimed at researchers and service scholars, this readable and unpretentious book has much to offer both managers and public service professionals. Service innovation was at one time regarded as a Cinderella field; this milestone overview suggests that this field is reaching maturity. Furthermore, it is yielding a bountiful harvest, and this nook provides much food for thought and development of new perspectives.’ -- Ian Miles, University of Manchester, UK‘Services and service innovations are already the economic backbone in many countries in terms of value creation and competitive advantage. How service research can contribute to value creation becomes clear in the new Advanced Introduction to Service Innovation. The book provides an impressive overview of research results and practices from leading scholars and will be a very inspiring read.’ -- Bo Edvardsson, Karlstad University, SwedenTable of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction to Service Innovation 2 Defining and conceptualizing Innovation in Services 3 Measuring Innovation in Services 4 Service Industrialization and Linear Models for Innovation in Services 5 Practice-based, Interactive, and Open Models for Innovation in Services 6 Networking for Innovation in Services 7 Service innovation in non-service organizations 8 Conclusion to Service Innovation References Index
£18.95
Edward Elgar Publishing Research Handbook on Corporate Social
Book SynopsisChristos Anagnostopoulos brings together a diverse range of leading experts in this comprehensive Research Handbook to examine how corporate social responsibility (CSR) in sport has grown from a fledgling concept to a robust field of research and practice.
£185.25
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd The Footballization of China: Strategies for
Book SynopsisIn this unique book, Sten Söderman explores the prospect of China reaching its goal of hosting the 2050 World Cup. Söderman takes into consideration China’s size, resources, traditions and political system to ask what needs to be done and how.The book assesses football in China today, discussing the main driving forces behind the development of football in China, and offering an analysis of its organizational structure, strengths, regulations, and weaknesses. Taking a comparative approach, Söderman asks if China should simply adopt the European model of football, including values and skills, through imported players and coaches, or if it is better for China to forge its own path by building on its traditions and limiting the possibility of investing in foreign players, coaches and foreign football clubs. Looking to the future, the book outlines new models and tools to analyse the footballization of China. Söderman concludes with the argument that grassroots activity is the most critical factor in the development of football in China.Examining if a strategic management mix will help China win the 2050 World Cup, this book will be a valuable resource for scholars and students of sport management and Asian business studies.Trade Review‘Football in China has always been something of an enigma, especially over the last decade. Often under researched and misunderstood, Söderman's text lifts the veil on recent developments using an appropriately rigorous analytical approach. This is an important book that will appeal to researchers and fans alike.’ -- Simon Chadwick, Skema Business School, FranceTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Chinese and other perspectives on football 2. The main actors in football 3. Governance and monetary flows 4. Copy Europe or Go it Alone? 5. Can a strategic management mix help China win the 2050 World Cup? 6. Conclusions and implications Bibliography Index
£80.75
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd A Research Agenda for Religious Tourism
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Emerald Publishing Limited Cutting Edge Research Methods in Hospitality and
Book SynopsisCutting Edge Research Methods in Hospitality and Tourism sits at the forefront of fast-paced developments in the tourism and hospitality industry, highlighting the importance of applied and pure research to address the theoretical and practical problems and gaps. Approaching from different perspectives including economic, social, cultural, environmental, political, and technological, this edited collection reviews traditional research methods and re-assesses them to suit contemporary problems and research agendas. Developing recent research strategies under the umbrella of quantitative and qualitative research methods – such as the use of structural equation modeling analysis, applied econometric research, network theory and social network analysis, using tracking mobility and planning exercises, fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis, necessary condition analysis, and netnography approaches – can offer promising solutions. A necessity for academics and practitioners in the tourism and hospitality sector, Cutting Edge Research Methods in Hospitality and Tourism expands existing knowledge, generating innovative research.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction; S. Mostafa Rasoolimanesh, Shiva Jahani, and Fevzi Okumus Chapter 2. Which SEM to Use and What to Report? A Comparison of CB-SEM and PLS-SEM; Ahmet Usakli and S. Mostafa Rasoolimanesh Chapter 3. Using PLS-SEM to Test for the Moderation effects of Continuous Variables in Hospitality and Tourism Studies; Guy Assaker and Peter O’Connor Chapter 4. Econometric Analysis in Hospitality and Tourism Management; Yang Yang, Graziano Abrate, and Chunrong Ai Chapter 5. Tourism Growth, Income Inequality and the Dependence between their Quantiles: Evidence from Quantile on Quantile Approach; Syed Ali Raza, Nida Shah, Ronald Ravinesh Kumar, and Md. Samsul Alam Chapter 6. Network Analysis in Tourism and Hospitality: A comprehensive review; Filipa Brandão, Zélia Breda, and Carlos Costa Chapter 7. Why not Study What Tourists Actually do, instead of asking them What they Think they do?” A call for more experiments in tourism and hospitality research; Malin Zillinger Chapter 8. Guideline for Application of Fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) in Tourism and Hospitality Studies; S. Mostafa Rasoolimanesh, Naser Valaei, and Sajad Rezaei Chapter 9. Application of Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA) in Hospitality and Tourism Research; Wangoo Lee, Jan Dul, and Zsofia Toth Chapter 10. Netnography and its Potential for Studies in Tourism and Hospitality; Irina Valerie Gewinner Chapter 11. Conclusions; Shiva Jahani, Fevzi Okumus, and S. Mostafa Rasoolimanesh
£76.00
BookLife Publishing Waiters
Book SynopsisWaiters are the people who help you order food when you eat out, but what else do they do?
£6.30
Emerald Publishing Limited Sustainable Tourism Part B
Book SynopsisThe ultimate goal of Sustainable Tourism is to empower the industry to achieve a harmonious balance between conservation and progress, forging a responsible and resilient tourism sector that caters not only to contemporary travellers but also safeguards the well-being of future generations.
£76.00
Emerald Publishing Limited Augmenting Retail Reality Part A
Book SynopsisIn an era marked by unprecedented technological advancements, the retail industry is at the forefront of a transformative journey. This work delves into the dynamic interplay between cutting-edge technologies and the evolving landscape of retail commerce.
£76.00
Emerald Publishing Limited Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate
Book SynopsisIn recent years, there has been a rapid increase in public pressure on the accountability of business organizations. Financial crises and corporate scandals around the world have raised serious concerns about the implications for the social and environmental impacts of industry and enterprises. Consequently, there is a growing social demand for transparency in business management. These efforts to instil good practice and ethical behaviour have been particularly pronounced in the tourism and hospitality sectors, where corporate social responsibility is seen as essential for the future of the industry.Drawing on research from around the world, this collection of essays explores key challenges, solutions and applications of business ethics, CSR, and corporate governance in the tourism industry. This book will be a reading companion mainly for tourism management students in higher academic organizations but will also be of interest to professionals, policymakers, and planners in
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Emerald Publishing Limited Augmenting Retail Reality Part B
Book SynopsisIn the ever-evolving realm of retail commerce, the confluence of groundbreaking technologies is not merely a trend but a transformative force reshaping the industry's very foundations. This work delves into this dynamic landscape, offering an insightful exploration of how cutting-edge innovations are revolutionizing the retail experience.
£71.25
Emerald Publishing Limited Advances in Hospitality and Leisure
Book SynopsisAdvances in Hospitality and Leisure promotes seminal and innovative research outputs pertaining to hospitality, leisure, tourism, and lifestyle, encouraging researchers to investigate new research issues and problems that are critical but have been under-investigated previously.
£85.00
Emerald Publishing Limited Sustainable Tourism
£76.00
Emerald Publishing Limited Technology and Religious Tourism
Book SynopsisReligious tourism is a phenomenon dating back thousands of years, that engages people from all walks of life, from across the entire globe. It is an inseparable part of many human lives. This book will be suitable for students, the research community, and academics.
£76.00
Emerald Publishing Limited Tourism Diplomacy
£76.00
Emerald Publishing Limited Advances in Hospitality and Leisure
Book SynopsisAdvances in Hospitality and Leisure (AHL), a peer-reviewed research journal, has been published annually since 2004. AHL is indexed in Scopus and included in the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) journal quality list. Its editors, editorial board members, ad-hoc reviewers entail scholars from North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. AHL with international in focus attempts to divulge the innovative methods of inquiry so as to inspire new research topics that are vital and have been in large neglected in the context of hospitality, tourism, and leisure. It strives to address the needs of the populace willing to disseminate seminal ideas, concepts, and theories derived from scholarly inquiries. AHL covers full papers and research notes in the matter of conceptual models and empirical investigations using inductive and deductive methods. The authors of this publication come from and Africa, America, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and Middle East. Potential readers may retrieve useful articles to outline new research agendas, suggest viable topics for a dissertation work, and augment the knowledge of the new subjects of learning.Table of ContentsFull Paper Chapter 1. Luxury Hospitality and Sustainability: An Oxymoron or Viable Pursuit?; Clare Hindley, Johanna Van Stiphout, and Willy Legrand Chapter 2. Mapping Well-Being for Elders: The Antecedents and Consequences of Perceived Freedom in Leisure; You-De Dai, Giun-Ting Yeh, Tsungpo Tsai, Yi-Chun Chen, and Yuan-Chiu Chen Chapter 3. Virtual Reality Tour Segmentation via User Experiences; Ruiping Ren Chapter 4. Key Lessons in Developing Successful Drive Tourism in a Peripheral Destination; Michelle Thompson and Bruce Prideaux Chapter 5. A Study on the Influence of Cultural Heritage Tourism Perception on the National Tourism Image And Cultural Identify of Overseas Chinese Youth; Han Zhang, Jingqi Wang, and Han Shen Chapter 6. Ipa-Kano Approach to Evaluating Service Quality: A Case of Taijiang National Park, Taiwan; Wan-Yu Liu, Jie Wang, and Joseph S. Chen Chapter 7. Effects of Food Experience, Emotion, and Place Attachment On Heritage Tourists’ Revisit Intention; An-Na Li, You-De Dai, Tsungpo Tsai, Giun-Ting Yeh, and Yuan-Chiu Chen Research Note Chapter 8. From Struggle to Survive: A Market Overview for the Cruise Industry; Tianyo Pan and Rachel J.C. Fu
£76.00
Emerald Publishing Limited The Emerald Handbook of Tourism Economics and
Book SynopsisThis title in the Building the Future of Tourism series offers a comprehensive overview of the significant challenges faced by the tourism industry in the area of sustainable development.Leading specialists from a range of fields cover a wide spectrum of topics under the main themes of The Economics of Tourism Supply, Tourism Economics at the National, Regional, and Global Level, Tourism Economics and Climate Issues, Economics of Tourism Destination, Socio-cultural Perspective on Sustainable Tourism, and a Futuristic Vision of Tourism Economics.The Emerald Handbook of Tourism Economics and Sustainable Development undertakes both theoretical and empirical research studies using both primary and secondary research methodologies. The issues discussed in this book will be of interest to academics in the tourism and sustainability domains, as well as professionals seeking innovative solutions.
£118.75
Ellen Flores Food Truck Business: How to make Money with your
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Emerald Publishing Limited Value Proposition to Tourism Coopetition
Book SynopsisThis book contains an Open Access chapter.Discover the transformative power of coopetition' in the dynamic world of tourism and hospitality organisations, where inclusive development takes centre stage. The traditional model of competing alone is losing ground, making way for a new era of collaboration and partnership-driven competition. It is within this context that participating in a network becomes vital for organisations seeking a competitive advantage.Drawing on the work of a range of global contributors, the editors examine how this dyadic behaviour of simultaneously cooperating and competing among two or more players is transforming the tourism sector. Through meticulous planning and strategic implementation, coopetition' can generate remarkable advantages for tourism destinations and their stakeholders. Each chapter provides a real case of coopetition in the tourism sector and offers tools and ways to manage strategic networks under intentiona
£76.00
Emerald Publishing Limited Sustainable Tourism Part A
Book SynopsisBringing together diverse perspectives, including those of destination managers, policymakers, tour operators, local communities, and travellers Sustainable Tourism fosters a collective understanding of sustainability in tourism and inspires a shared commitment towards responsible tourism practices.
£76.00
Desire Code Desire Code: Designing services people want
Book SynopsisHumans are intriguing. We aren’t the calm and rational people we imagine ourselves to be. Instead, we live our lives “heart-first” and make decisions based on super-fast instinctive mental shortcuts and heuristics. Behavioural economics is the study of the hidden forces that influence our daily behaviour and decision-making. Applying this knowledge as a set of design principles leads to products, services, experiences and campaigns that are more appealing to customers. More head-turning. More wantable. More desirable. Through behavioural design, leading companies are already seeing business results from creating deeper relationships with their customers and communities. First digital then social revolutionised the ways businesses achieved their goals. Now the future is behavioural.Trade Review"'Now we have the best answer anyone has provided so far." - Tom Peters
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Emerald Publishing Limited Operations Management in the Hospitality Industry
Book SynopsisFrom restaurants to resorts, the hospitality industry demands strong operations management to delight guests, develop employees, and deliver financial returns. This introductory text provides students with fundamental techniques and tools to analyse and improve operational capabilities of any hospitality organization. This book spans a breadth of topics critical to today's operations leaders. Each topic surveys key theories, frameworks, and industry examples, with additional depth achieved through engaging learning features. Uniquely, the book is set out in standalone chapters that can be digested individually or together; allowing flexibility for instructors and readers seeking to learn specific subject matter. Whether a student preparing for their career, or a professional seeking tools, readers will gain valuable knowledge from Operations Management in the Hospitality Industry.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Understanding Service Operations Strategy; Alec N. Dalton and Michelle (Myongjee) Yoo Chapter 2. Designing Service Experiences; Peter Szende and Alec N. Dalton Chapter 3. Designing Service Environments; Vanja Bogicevic and Hyeyoon Choi Chapter 4. Forecasting Demand; Michelle (Myongjee) Yoo and Sybil Yang Chapter 5. Inventory Control; Miguel Bendrao Baltazar and Yuan Li Chapter 6. Managing Supply Chains; John Bancroft and Di Li Chapter 7. Organizing Staff; Suzanne Markham Bagnera and Peter Szende Chapter 8. Managing Capacity and Waits; Alec N. Dalton and Andrew M. Daw Chapter 9. Measuring Quality; Michelle (Myongjee) Yoo and Alec N. Dalton Chapter 10. Improving Effectiveness and Efficiency; Susan L. Hyde and Paul J. Bagdan
£75.04
Emerald Publishing Limited Gender Bias and Digital Financial Services in
Book SynopsisSeveral studies have shown that financial inclusion impacts poverty and income inequality and higher levels of financial inclusion lead to lower poverty and income inequality and promotes inclusive economic growth. However, the gender gap in access and usage of financial services remains pervasive across all the countries in South Asia. Patriarchal societies, low involvement of women in decision making, low empowerment of women, no voice in the family matters are some of the factors influencing women’s financial access in the region. Although literature has developed on access to financial services in general, there is not much academic work available on access to digital financial services for women. Gender Bias and Digital Financial Services in South Asia: Obstacles and Opportunities on the Road to Equal Access examines access to financial services to women in general in South Asia and specifically their access to digital financial services.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Financial Services to all Chapter 3. Financial Services to Women Chapter 4. Digital Financial Services to Women: Access and Constraints Chapter 5. Conclusion
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Emerald Publishing Limited Tourism, Terrorism and Security
Book SynopsisThe tourism industry has evolved and maturated over the recent years. Today, tourism is not only a leading industry but also a consolidated commercial activity worldwide. Unfortunately, the turn of the century has accelerated a number of global risks, placing the tourism industry in jeopardy. Scholars adopted an economics-based paradigm, which has focused on the commercial nature of tourism as a benefactor of local economies, while terrorists are depicted as the enemies of democracy. This begs the question: are tourists cultural ambassadors of their respective societies? Tourism, Terrorism and Security explores the current limitations of specialized literature to frame an all-encompassing understanding of tourism and security today. The main thesis of this book explores the idea that while tourists are workers who need to validate their political institutions through the articulation of leisure practices, terrorists are natives from the societies they hate. Terrorism has imposed a climate of mistrust, whereby tourists are targeted and killed to impose a political message. This book explores the semantics of this message. Tourism, Terrorism and Security is a must-read for students and scholars of tourism, hospitality, security, and cultural studies.Table of ContentsPreface; Peter Tarlow Foreword: Tourism Security and Dark Tourism Today; Hugues Seraphin and Maximiliano Korstanje Chapter 1. Tourism Security: A Critical Insight; Maximiliano Korstanje Chapter 2. Over-Tourism: A Merry-Go-Round of Security Issues; Hugues Seraphin Chapter 3. Sensitivity Analysis of the Colombian Tourism Market: Natural National Parks in a Context of Armed Conflict; Cesar A. Oliveros, Rosa Maria Chavez,and Myrna Leticia Bravo Chapter 4. The Territory as an Object of Tourism Safety: Global Practice and the Case of Russia; Oleg Afanasiev, Alexadra Afanasieva, Mikhail Sarancha and Matvey S. Oborin Chapter 5. Safety, Fear, Risk and Terrorism in the Context of Religious Tourism; Maximiliano Korstanje and Babu George Chapter 6. Making Sense of Dark Tourism: Typologies, Motivations, and Future Development of Theory; Victoria Mitchell, Tony Henthorne and Babu George Chapter 7. The Interface Between Dark Tourism and Terrorism in Africa: The Case of Kenya and St Helena; Lwazi Apleni, Jacqueline Mangwane, Petrus M. Maphanga and Unathi S. Henama Chapter 8. The Dark Tourist: Consuming Dark Spaces in the Periphery. Maximiliano Korstanje Chapter 9. Tourists: Duty of Care; Peter Cyril Chapter 10. Tourism and Terrorism: Terrorists’ Threats to Commercial Aviation Safety and Security; David Mc.A Baker
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Emerald Publishing Limited Sport Business in Leading Economies
Book SynopsisFrom a renowned group of international scholars, this new work examines how leading economic countries use sport business, particularly individual sports events (such as the Olympics or FIFA Men’s or Women’s World Cup) as well as participant sport, in comprehensive plans toward driving and furthering economic development, raising brand awareness (country as a brand), transforming lagging communities, and enhancing travel and tourism in the country. Comparative sport studies are fundamentally designed for cross-country and cross-cultural understanding, learning, and improvement. By recognizing the achievements, administrative procedures, and management practices of peer countries and using them as a mirror or referencing parameter, government agencies and sport organizations of a country may be able to identify areas that need improvements in their own administration and cultivate development and growth in the country’s sport industry. Exploring how China, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, Germany, the US, Canada, Brazil, South Africa, and Australia have all used sport as a catalytic agent, each chapter delves into the country’s sports industry by looking at: recent history and stages of the industry; current state including scope, magnitude, structure, governance, policies, facilities, and programs; developmental characteristics, strength, and highlights; contemporary challenges and issues; and trends of development and advancement.Trade ReviewInvited international contributors in physical education, sociology, sport management, economics, and kinesiology compare the development of the sports industry in 11 leading economies. After an intro chapter on the globalized sport market place and factors affecting it, chapter-length country case studies detail the sports industry in 11 countries, including Brazil, Japan, South Africa, the US, and Korea. Each chapter gives information and analysis on the recent history and current state of the sports industry, politics and governance, and challenges and issues. The final chapter compares sports culture, sports development, and organizational structures in all 11 countries. B&w photos and charts are included. -- Annotation ©2018 * (protoview.com) *Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. The Australian Sport Industry Chapter 3. The Sports Industry in Brazil Chapter 4. The Canadian Sport Industry Chapter 5. Development of Chinese Sport Industry Chapter 6. The German Sport Industry Chapter 7. The Japanese Sport Industry Chapter 8. The Russian Sport Industry Chapter 9. The South African Sport Industry Chapter 10. Sport Market Value Network of the Korean Sport Industry Chapter 11. The U.S. Sport Industry Chapter 12. The U.K. Sport Industry Chapter 13. Comparative Analyses
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Emerald Publishing Limited Advances in Hospitality and Leisure
Book SynopsisAdvances in Hospitality and Leisure (AHL), a peer-reviewed research journal, has been published annually since 2004. AHL is indexed in Scopus and included in the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) journal quality list. International in focus, the series attempts to divulge innovative methods of inquiry so as to inspire new research topics that are vital and have been in large neglected in the context of hospitality, tourism, and leisure. It strives to address the needs of the populace willing to disseminate seminal ideas, concepts, and theories derived from scholarly inquiries. This fifteenth annual volume includes eight full papers and three research notes. Most articles deploy either a quantitative or qualitative approach to data collection while two present conceptual models. The scholarly works covered in the volume are contributed by reputable researchers from five nations. The authors of this publication come from America, Europe, Asia, Pacific, and Africa. Potential readers may retrieve useful articles to outline new research agendas, suggest viable topics for a dissertation work, and augment the knowledge of the new subjects of learning.Table of ContentsFull PaperChapter 1. Leadership and Tourism Development in Rural South-East Asia: Analysis of a Capacity-Building Project in a Rural Community in Timor Leste; Frederic Bouchon and Bruce Prideaux Chapter 2. Managing Entitled Employees in the Hospitality Industry: An Exploratory Study; Valentini Kalargyrou, Emmanuel Kalargiros and Paul Harvey Chapter 3. Constructuring Brand Value of Museums; Wan-Yu LIU and Joseph S. Chen Chapter 4. The Role of Grit in Enhancing Job Performance of Frontline Employees: The Moderating Role of Oranizational Tenure; Minseong Kim, Jungmin Lee and Jihye Kim Chapter 5. Residents' Attitude and Behavior Towards Legalizing Gambling in a Small Island: Case of Kinmen, Taiwan; Chien-Yi Yang, Ming-Huey Li and Shih-Shuo Yeh Chapter 6. Memorable Travel Experiences: Qualitative Approach; Hyangmi Kim, Junhyoung Kim, Kyoung Tae Kim and Ya-Ling Chen Chapter 7. Effects of Scuba Divers' Social Support of Happiness; Li-Ming Ho, Siou-Lan Yang and Jao-Chuan Lin Chapter 8. Antecedences of Customers Loyalty in the Paskistani Hospitality Industry; Sadia Cheema, Nirmal Ahsan, Zaira Yasmeen Bukhari and Sadaf Amjad Research Note Chapter 9. The Impacts of Destination Knowledge and Destination Interest on Generation Z's Memory of a New Tourism Destination; Chengming HU and Shu Cole Chapter 10. The Concepts and Practices of Social Tourism in South Korea; Kyungmi Kim Chapter 11. Determinants of Hotel Room Prices in India; Sameer Mathur and Ashish Dubey
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Outcome Uncertainty in Sporting Events: Winning,
Book SynopsisOffering a cutting-edge analysis of competitive balance and outcome uncertainty, this book explores the topic from multiple perspectives. Chapters address competitive balance and outcome uncertainty in different sports in a range of countries to help understand its significance. Highlighting important new insights into previously unexplored dimensions, the book also provides a rich context for better understanding why fans, teams and leagues value competitive balance. It challenges readers to think about the topic in a broad and rigorous way, and in some cases to question widely held beliefs about how outcome uncertainty motivates competitive balance and how sports fans actually view competitive balance. Key case studies and the use of new data in the chapters makes this an interesting read for sports economics researchers and students looking for current analysis of the topic. Managers of sports organizations will also appreciate the insights that the book gives into what their customers value. Contributors include: A. Barajas, O. Budzinski, D. Coates, J. del Corral, A. Feddersen, B. Frick, T. Gasparetto, C. Gómez-González, T.J. Gopane, B.R. Humphreys, S. Jenkins, S. Kesenne, M. Lowrance, J. Miller, K.T. Mokgatle, J. Price, J. Reade, P. Rodríguez, L.C. Sánchez, P. Sanchez-Fernandez, E.F. Stephenson, H. WinnerTrade Review'The thought-provoking chapters in this volume represent a great contribution to the debate in sports on competitive balance and outcome uncertainty. The authors provide state-of-frontier analysis and practical policy discussion. The volume is essential reading for academics, students and stakeholders in the sports sector.' --Robert Simmons, Lancaster University, UKTable of ContentsContents: Introduction 1.- Oliver Budzinski (Ilmenau University of Technology, Germany) and Arne Feddersen (University of Southern Denmark, Denmark): Measuring Competitive Balance in Formula One Racing. 2.- Carlos Gomez-Gonzalez (University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain) and Julio del Corral (University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain): Professional tennis in the 21st century: Hawk eye on competitive balance. 3.- Stephen Jenkins (Berry College, USA), E. Frank Stephenson (Berry College, USA): When Teammates are a Drag: The Effect of “Spingate” on the Benefit of NASCAR Drivers Having Teammates. 4.- Mikala Lowrance (Southern Utah University, USA), Jacob Miller (Southern Utah University, USA) and Joshua Price(Southern Utah University, USA): Game, Set, Match, and Loss Aversion in Tennis. 5.- Bernd Frick (Paderborn University, Germany and Schloss Seeburg University, Austria and Hannes Winner (Paris-Lodron-University Salzburg, Austria): Deferred Compensation when Monitoring is (Nearly) Costless: Evidence from Professional Football. 6.- J. James Reade (University of Reading, Great Britain): A highly disaggregated look at competitive balance. 7.- Thadeu Gasparetto (National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia) and Angel Barajas (National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia): The competitiveness of football at the national team-level. 8.- Luis Carlos Sánchez (University of Vigo, Spain), Ángel Barajas (National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia) and Patricio Sánchez-Fernández (University of Vigo, Spain): The Price of Football Depends on the Owner of the Ball and the Unbalance of the League. 9.- Stefan Kesenne (University of Antwerp and KU Leuven, Belgium): Do Football Spectators like Dynasties? Long-term Uncertainty of Outcome and Stadium Attendances. 10.-Thabo J. Gopane (University of Johannesburg, South Africa) and Khumo T. Mokgatle (University of Johannesburg, South Africa): Empirical Analysis of Match Outcome Uncertainty on Soccer Attendance: Evidence from South Africa. 11.- Dennis Coates (University of Maryland, USA) and Brad R. Humphreys (West Virginia University, USA): Outcome Uncertainty, Home Win Preference, and Econometric Identification of the Game Uncertainty-Attendance Relationship. Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Education Matters: Selected Essays by Alan B.
Book SynopsisEducation Matters presents in one volume many of Alan B. Krueger's contributions to the economics of education. This invaluable collection of papers, based on his groundbreaking research from the 1990s, has been published in a wide range of professional outlets and has influenced public policy and research in the US and throughout the world.The book opens with an introductory essay explaining the importance of the study of the economics of education as well as providing an overview of the book. The author then goes on to discuss and analyse the important topics in the economics of education, including the economic pay off from attending school for longer, the return to investments in school resources, causes of the increased pay off to education, the contribution of education to economic growth, and racial differences in school quality and their consequences. The final chapter provides a framework for evaluating schools.This fascinating collection of work, from a writer at the forefront of economics and educational research, will be warmly welcomed by academics in the areas of human capital, economics and public policy, as well as by educational policymakers.Trade Review'Education Matters is a one-volume collection of the most important economics of education papers by the Princeton economist Alan Krueger, one of the most promising economists of the generation. It is fitting that Edward Elgar should publish this volume in their series Economists of the Twentieth Century as his work has been very influential in the field in the 1990s. . . Many of the papers are published in the most prominent journals like the Quarterly Journal of Economics, but several were originally published in more diverse outlets and are therefore more difficult to obtain. In this sense, this collection of papers is a valuable addition to any library. . . The most creditable aspect of Krueger's work is that he has been brave enough to tackle most of the major policy questions relating to the economics of education. . . I would like to recommend this book as an excellent introduction to the economics of education that addresses many of the main questions of policy relevance in the field.' -- P. Dolton, Education Economics'The book, Education Matters, by Alan Krueger presents a useful collection of his essays. . .' -- John Mace, Higher Education Review'. . . likely to be a useful volume. Firstly, the articles span the very short period from 1991 to 1999, giving readers a good insight into Krueger's research agenda. Secondly, they are very closely related to each other, and therefore provide an in-depth knowledge of the topic . . . I am very pleased to have been asked to review this book; both because I have gained a very broad view of the topic with plenty of insight into the minute details of the mechanism of applied research into the economics of education . . . and I am sure I will have constant opportunity to consult it in the course of my own research.' -- Gianni de Fraja, The Economic Journal'Alan Krueger has made a rich contribution to economics of education. Education Matters represents some of his most important recent research. It also presents a rich blend of methodological and empirical aspects. It includes fifteen of his most important contributions. . . The volume provides in one place some of the best research of Krueger. It covers a wide range of important issues in economics of education. . . it is a rich collection that gives a high flavour of the nature and direction of growth of economics of education in the 1990s. Beyond doubt, it stands as a major contribution to the literature on economics of education, that one would desire to have in their bookshelf as a handy valuable reference volume.' -- Jandhyala B.G. Tilak, Journal of Educational Planning and AdministrationTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Part I: Education and Earnings: Evidence from Compulsory Schooling and Twins Part II: Estimating the Payoff to School Quality Part III: Race and Schooling Part IV: Changes in the Economic Rewards to Education Part V: Education and Economic Growth Part VI: Evaluating Schools Index
£144.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Tourism Economics, the Environment and
Book SynopsisTourism is the world's largest industry and its fastest growing one. It has the potential to contribute significantly to the economic development of most economies, including those of less developed countries and peripheral economic regions. However, it depends heavily on environmental conditions, natural and man-made, for its market and its sustainability. This book analyzes market and political failures in relation to tourism development and the environment, and the implications of those for national gains from international tourism, for public finance and policy, and for the sustainability of tourism. Particular emphasis is placed on ecotourism and the sustainable use of natural sites, methods of evaluating the sustainability of tourism and the impacts of pollution on tourism. Case studies cover both large and small developing countries e.g. Bangladesh, Brazil, China, India and the Maldives, as well as more developed economies. While some attention is given to the evaluation of protected areas, most attention is given to policies in terms of the sustainable recreational use of such areas - examples include scuba diving and encounters of tourists with whale sharks and sea turtles. This is a fascinating book that will be of great use to a wide readership including economists, environmentalists, geographers, tourism scholars and professionals, as well as academics in development studies.Trade Review'. . . the book presents a compendium of experience drawn from several continents, including the island states and, in contrast to other tourism books, emphasizes the economic aspects in a very simple and practical manner with many pointers for policymakers, economic planners, environment managers, and so on.' -- Rolph A. Payet, Progress in Development StudiesTable of ContentsContents: Preface Part I: An Overview Part II: Tourism and the Environment: Market and Political Failures and Public Economics Part III: Tourism in Development and in Less Developed Areas: Mainly Case Studies Part IV: Tourism/Recreational Use of Natural Areas and Wildlife: Issues in Environmental Conservation Index
£126.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Government and the Transformation of the Gaming
Book SynopsisDuring the 1990s the gambling industry transformed its image by referring to itself as the 'gaming industry'. While critics of the industry scoffed at this transformation as merely a meaningless name change, it has had profound effects on the business and public policies that face the newly transformed gaming industry.The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the historical and cultural forces that have shaped the new gaming industry. Emphasis is placed on the two types of games (agon - games of skill, and alea - games of chance). It is shown that the types of games a society embraces have a significant impact on whether gambling is permitted to enter the mainstream of the entertainment industry.The second part of the book analyzes how each segment (pari-mutuel betting, lotteries and casinos) competes in the new industry. The political and social implications of gaming are the focus of the final part, which concludes with a series of recommendations that will enable the industry, public policy officials and anti-gambling activists to construct policies that mitigate some of the problems associated with gambling.The book will be of particular interest to students, practitioners and scholars in public policy. It will also be pertinent to readers in economics, political science and business.Table of ContentsContents: Preface Part I: From Gambling to Gaming 1. A Brief History of US Gambling 2. From Gambling to Gaming: What’s in a Name Part II: The Economics of the Gaming Industry 3. The Segments of the Casino Industry: From Gambling Den to Mega-Resort 4. The States’ Favorite Form of Gaming: Lotteries and the Various Strategies for Conducting Lotteries 5. Pari-Mutuel Betting: A Distant Third Part III: The Political and Social Environment for the Gaming Industry 6. A Social and Political Model for the Gambling Industry 7. Gambling and Warning Labels: A New Danger for the Gambling Industry 8. Gambling: Where We Are and Where We Might Go Bibliography Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd The Global Market for Higher Education:
Book SynopsisThe economic and social impact of international education is substantial with many educational institutions now dependent on the recruitment of overseas students for their survival. The authors of The Global Market for Higher Education discuss this industry from a strategic and services marketing perspective and suggest a model to explain how to obtain and maintain a competitive advantage. The book draws on more than ten years of research with students and educational institutions in a number of countries, using both secondary and primary data to develop the model. The results presented suggest that an institution's internal resources are key determinants of its appropriate strategy. The authors also suggest that decision makers and education marketers take account of the appropriate market literature when developing international plans and considering new international markets.This book will prove a valuable contribution to the literature and resources for academics and students, university and college administrators, government officials and policy makers focused on higher education as well as recruitment and marketing offices of higher education institutions themselves.Trade Review'This clearly written book offers a sharp perspective on the global market for higher education. The focus on current providers and hosts enables the authors to provide practical and well informed advice on issues that are of importance for higher education administrators and the recruitment offices of universities.' -- James Porter, Higher Education Review'Mazzarol and Soutar's valuable book prompts us to think carefully about what makes for an internationally competitive university sector.' -- Christopher Pokarier, Policy'I have enjoyed reading your new book. This is an excellent application of strategic principles to the marketing of international education. It is a very insightful perspective on the future of global education. The strategic implications for universities competing in this rapidly changing and diverse landscape are highlighted and addressed with direct simplicity. I especially appreciated the theoretical foundations for the model of sustainable advantage backed up by empirical verification.' -- Bill Jolley, University of Western AustraliaTable of ContentsContents: Foreword by Don Smart 1. Education as a Marketable Service 2. Facing the Next Millennium 3. What Brings Success? 4. A Student’s Perspective 5. Developing a Sustainable Competitive Advantage 6. Global Marketing of Education Services 7. A Model of Competitive Advantage for Education Services 8. Implications of the Model 9. Developing Sustainable Strategies 10. Policy Prescriptions for Global Education Notes Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd The Economics of Sport
Book SynopsisThe economics of sport exploded onto the academic teaching and research scene in the 1990s. This decade of intellectual effervescence is encapsulated in this state-of-the-art collection which reprints both classic work and more recent papers which may achieve classic status in the future. Andrew Zimbalist - widely recognised to be the leading authority in the field - has prepared a selection of articles which mark an important milestone in the development of sports economics. It will be an essential source of reference to a rapidly growing and widely dispersed literature.Trade Review‘The Economics of Sport pulls together the key contributions to this growing sub-discipline over the last fifty years. The sports industry has a peculiar economics, first recognised by Rottenberg in his path-breaking article on the labour market in baseball published in 1956. Since then a number of economists have analysed the various aspects of the sports industry but their work has not received the attention it deserves. This two-volume collection will help redress the balance and put the economics of sport in its rightful place as an important sub-discipline in economics. The Economics of Sport is a one-stop guide to understanding one of the most important industries in the modern economy.' -- Bill Gerrard, Leeds University Business School, UKTable of ContentsContents: Volume I: Acknowledgements Introduction Andrew Zimbalist PART I THEORY OF SPORTS LEAGUES 1. Simon Rottenberg (1956), ‘The Baseball Players’ Labor Market’ 2. Walter C. Neale (1964), ‘The Peculiar Economics of Professional Sports’ 3. J.C.H. Jones (1969), ‘The Economics of the National Hockey League’ 4. Peter J. Sloane (1971), ‘The Economics of Professional Football: The Football Club as a Utility Maximizer’ 5. Mohamed El-Hodiri and James Quirk (1971), ‘An Economic Model of a Professional Sports League’ 6. George Daly and William J. Moore (1981), ‘Externalities, Property Rights and the Allocation of Resources in Major League Baseball’ 7. Rodney Fort and James Quirk (1995), ‘Cross-subsidization, Incentives, and Outcomes in Professional Team Sports Leagues’ 8. John Vrooman (1995), ‘A General Theory of Professional Sports Leagues’ 9. Daniel R. Marburger (1997), ‘Gate Revenue Sharing and Luxury Taxes in Professional Sports’ 10. Stefan Késenne (2000), ‘Revenue Sharing and Competitive Balance in Professional Team Sports’ PART II ANTITRUST ANALYSIS AND SPORTS LEAGUES 11. Daniel E. Lazaroff (1984), ‘The Antitrust Implications of Franchise Relocation Restrictions in Professional Sports’ 12. Gary R. Roberts (1986), ‘The Single Entity Status of Sports Leagues Under Section 1 of the Sherman Act: An Alternative View’ PART III LABOR MARKETS: GENERAL 13. Gerald W. Scully (1974), ‘Pay and Performance in Major League Baseball’ 14. Andrew Zimbalist (1992), ‘Salaries and Performance: Beyond the Scully Model’ 15. James R. Chelius and James B. Dworkin (1980), ‘An Economic Analysis of Final-Offer Arbitration as a Conflict Resolution Device’ 16. Lawrence M. Kahn (2000), ‘The Sports Business as a Labor Market Laboratory,’ 17. Kenneth Lehn (1982), ‘Property Rights, Risk Sharing, and Player Disability in Major League Baseball’ 18. Philip K. Porter and Gerald W. Scully (1982), ‘Measuring Managerial Efficiency: The Case of Baseball’ 19. Kenneth Lehn (1984), ‘Information Asymmetries in Baseball’s Free Agent Market’ 20. Philip K. Porter and Gerald W. Scully (1996), ‘The Distribution of Earnings and the Rules of the Game’ 21. Frank A. Scott, Jr., James E. Long and Ken Somppi (1985), ‘Salary vs. Marginal Revenue Product Under Monopsony and Competition: The Case of Professional Basketball’ 22. J.C.H. Jones and William D. Walsh (1988), ‘Salary Determination in the National Hockey League: The Effects of Skills, Franchise Characteristics, and Discrimination’ 23. Lawrence M. Kahn (1993), ‘Free Agency, Long-Term Contracts and Compensation in Major League Baseball: Estimates from Panel Data’ 24. Lawrence M. Kahn (1993), ‘Managerial Quality, Team Success, and Individual Player Performance in Major League Baseball’, 25. Anthony C. Krautmann and Margaret Oppenheimer (1994), ‘Free Agency and the Allocation of Labor in Major League Baseball’ 26. Kevin B. Grier and Robert D. Tollison (1994), ‘The Rookie Draft and Competitive Balance: The Case of Professional Football’ 27. Bradley T. Ewing (1995), ‘High School Athletics and the Wages of Black Males’ 28. Timothy R. Hylan, Maureen J. Lage and Michael Treglia (1996), ‘The Coase Theorem, Free Agency, and Major League Baseball: A Panel Study of Pitcher Mobility from 1961 to 1992’ 29. John Vrooman (1996), ‘The Baseball Players’ Labor Market Reconsidered’ 30. Jerry A. Hausman and Gregory K. Leonard (1997), ‘Superstars in the National Basketball Association: Economic Value and Policy’ 31. Todd L. Idson and Leo H. Kahane (2000), ‘Team Effects on Compensation: An Application to Salary Determination in the National Hockey League’ Name Index Volume II: Acknowledgements An introduction by the editor to both volumes appears in Volume I PART I LABOR MARKETS: DISCRIMINATION 1. James Gwartney and Charles Haworth (1974), ‘Employer Costs and Discrimination: The Case of Baseball’ 2. Marshall H. Medoff (1975), ‘Racial Discrimination in Professional Baseball’ 3. Lawrence M. Kahn and Peter D. Sherer (1988), ‘Racial Differences in Professional Basketball Players’ Compensation’ 4. Clark Nardinelli and Curtis Simon (1990), ‘Customer Racial Discrimination in the Market for Memorabilia: The Case of Baseball’ 5. Lawrence M. Kahn (1992), ‘The Effects of Race on Professional Football Players’ Compensation’ 6. Neil Longley (1995), ‘Salary Discrimination in the National Hockey League: The Effects of Team Location’ 7. David W. Findlay and Clifford E. Reid (1997), ‘Voting Behavior, Discrimination and the National Baseball Hall of Fame’ 8. Barton Hughes Hamilton (1997), ‘Racial Discrimination and Professional Basketball Salaries in the 1990s’ 9. Matthew S. Dey (1997), ‘Racial Differences in National Basketball Association Players’ Salaries: A New Look’ 10. F. Andrew Hanssen and Torben Andersen (1999), ‘Has Discrimination Lessened Over Time? A Test Using Baseball’s All-Star Vote’ 11. Joseph McGarrity, Harvey D. Palmer and Marc Poitras (1999), ‘Consumer Racial Discrimination: A Reassessment of the Market for Baseball Cards’ PART II DEMAND ESTIMATION 12. Roger G. Noll (1974), ‘Attendance and Price Setting’ 13. John J. Siegfried and C. Elton Hinshaw (1979), ‘The Effect of Lifting Television Blackouts on Professional Football No-Shows’ 14. Andrew M. Welki and Thomas J. Zlatoper (1994), ‘US Professional Football: The Demand for Game-Day Attendance in 1991’ 15. Glenn Knowles, Keith Sherony and Mike Haupert (1992), ‘The Demand for Major League Baseball: A Test of the Uncertainty of Outcome Hypothesis’ 16. Mark Baimbridge, Samuel Cameron and Peter Dawson (1996), ‘Satellite Television and the Demand for Football: A Whole New Ball Game?‘ 17. David W. Boyd and Laura A. Boyd (1998), ‘The Home Field Advantage: Implications for the Pricing of Tickets to Professional Team Sporting Events’ 18. Campbell Cowie and Mark Williams (1997), ‘The Economics of Sports Rights’ 19. David Peel and Dennis Thomas (1997), ‘Handicaps, Outcome Uncertainty and Attendance Demand’ PART III ECONOMIC IMPACT OF SPORTS TEAMS AND FACILITIES 20. John Siegfried and Andrew Zimbalist (2000), ‘The Economics of Sports Facilities and their Communities’ 21. John L. Crompton (1995), ‘Economic Impact Analysis of Sports Facilities and Events: Eleven Sources of Misapplication’ 22. Robert A. Baade (1996), ‘Professional Sports as Catalysts for Metropolitan Economic Development’ 23. Dennis Coates and Brad R. Humphreys (1999), ‘The Growth Effects of Sport Franchises, Stadia, and Arenas’ 24. Philip K. Porter (1999), ‘Mega-Sports Events as Municipal Investments: A Critique of Impact Analysis’ PART IV ANALYSIS OF COLLEGE SPORTS 25. James V. Koch (1983), ‘Intercollegiate Athletics: An Economic Explanation’ 26. Michael T. Maloney and Robert E. McCormick (1993), ‘An Examination of the Role that Intercollegiate Athletic Participation Plays in Academic Achievement: Athletes’ Feats in the Classroom’ 27. Robert W. Brown (1993), ‘An Estimate of the Rent Generated by a Premium College Football Player’ 28. Dale S. Bremmer and Randall G. Kesselring (1993), ‘The Advertising Effect of University Athletic Success: A Reappraisal of the Evidence’ 29. Robert W. Brown (1994), ‘Measuring Cartel Rents in the College Basketball Player Recruitment Market’ 30. Lawrence DeBrock, Wallace Hendricks and Roger Koenker (1996), ‘The Economics of Persistence: Graduation Rates of Athletes as Labor Market Choice’ 31. E. Woodrow Eckard (1998), ‘The NCAA Cartel and Competitive Balance in College Football’ 32. Daniel A. Rascher and Andrew D. Schwarz (2000), ‘Neither Reasonable nor Necessary: "Amateurism" in Big-Time College Sports’ PART V MISCELLANEOUS 33. Ronald G. Ehrenberg and Michael L. Bognanno (1990), ‘Do Tournaments Have Incentive Effects?’ 34. Jonathan M. Orszag (1994), ‘A New Look at Incentive Effects and Golf Tournaments’ 35. Angelo Cocco and J.C.H. Jones (1997), ‘On Going South: The Economics of Survival and Relocation of Small Market NHL Franchises in Canada’ 36. Stefan Szymanski and Ron Smith (1997), ‘The English Football Industry: Profit, Performance and Industrial Structure’ 37. Brian L. Goff, William F. Shughart II and Robert D. Tollison (1997), ‘Batter Up! Moral Hazard and the Effects of the Designated Hitter Rule on Hit Batsmen’ 38. Gregory A. Trandel, Lawrence H. White and Peter G. Klein (1998), ‘The Effect of the Designated Hitter Rule on Hit Batsmen: Pitcher’s Moral Hazard or the Team’s Cost–Benefit Calculation? A Comment’ 39. Brian L. Goff, William F. Shughart II and Robert D. Tollison (1998), ‘Moral Hazard and the Effects of the Designated Hitter Rule Revisited’ 40. Roger C. Vergin and John J. Sosik (1999), ‘No Place Like Home: An Examination of the Home Field Advantage in Gambling Strategies in NFL Football’ 41. Thomas Hoehn and Stefan Szymanski (1999), ‘The Americanization of European Football’ Name Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd The Growth of Service Industries: The Paradox of
Book SynopsisProblems arise if budgets for services are held constant whilst prices rise. Education, cultural activities and health services are under constant budgetary pressure. The authors argue that the price of commodities is linked to demand and price increases would therefore seem to threaten the very existence of these services. The paradox of these services is that in spite of their exploding costs, demand persists.Policymakers struggle with the problematic question of whether to limit public service budgets as costs for their provision rise. The service sectors of advanced economies are surprisingly vigorous - the employment of an ever increasing share of the labour force is one phenomenon. Economists are perplexed by the interplay of slow service and fast goods productivity growth and wonder why the demand for services is so persistent. The Growth of Service Industries is intended for use by both policymakers and economists and serves as a useful introduction to service productivity analysis.Trade Review'This stimulating book . . . is largely devoted to these two paradoxes, with a particular focus on the second one.' -- Jean Gadrey, The Service Industries Journal'. . . the main benefit of The Growth of Service Industries is that it deals with one of the key issues in the modern economy. Policymakers struggle with the problematic question of whether to limit public service budgets as costs for their provision rise. Economists are perplexed by the interplay of slow service and fast goods productivity growth and wonder why the demand for services is so persistent. In that respect at least, The Growth of Service Industries is intended for use by both policymakers and economists and serves as a useful introduction to service productivity analysis.' -- Frederic Jallat, International Journal of Service Industry Management'This book includes a collection of articles that every student of the dynamics of growth of service industries in industrialized economies will want to read.' -- Rene Durand, Economic Systems ResearchTable of ContentsContents: Foreword Part I: The Amazing Vigour of the Services Part II: Supply-side Reasons for Employment Shifts Part III: The Cost Disease of the Services Part IV: Demand-side Reasons for Services Persistence Part V: Conclusions Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Knowledge and Innovation in the New Service
Book SynopsisKnowledge and innovation are key factors contributing to growth and prosperity in the new service economy. This book presents original, empirical and theoretical contributions to address the economic dimensions of knowledge and the organisation of knowledge intensive activity through specialised services. Specific analyses include: macro statistics to highlight the contribution of services to economic activity firm level survey data to identify and consider client relations case studies of four innovation-oriented business services. Further chapters deal with the specific functions connected with knowledge, the new discipline of 'knowledge management', intellectual property rights, and the role of knowledge in national and international economic systems.Offering an overview of a highly important and pervasive set of phenomena, this book outlines and illustrates the intellectual agenda associated with the rise of a global services economy. It will appeal to industrial and business economists, researchers, students, policymakers and business analysts.Trade Review'This book should be read by all who are interested in the impact of knowledge and innovation on the global service economy.' -- Ilan Alon, International Journal of Service Industry Management'Knowledge and Innovation in the New Service Economy is an interesting book that provides a good overview of recent trends in the service sector. . . . This book is recommended for libraries supporting upper division and graduate programs in international business and e-commerce, or for those who want a thorough overview of the knowledge-based service economy.' -- Steven W. Staninger, Business Information AlertTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introducing the New Service Economy 2. Knowledge and Innovation in the New Service Economy 3. The Contribution of Knowledge-Intensive Services to Manufacturing Industry 4. Competition and Innovation Amongst Knowledge Intensive and Other Service Firms: Evidence from Germany 5. Web Services: Knowledge of the New 6. Ecommerce: Servicing the New Economy 7. Environmental Services: Sustaining Knowledge 8. Computer Services: The Dynamics of a Knowledge-Intensive Sector 9. Knowledge Management Practices and Innovation 10. Services, Knowledge and Intellectual Property 11. The Internationalisation of Knowledge-Intensive Business Service Firms 12. Outsourcing Novelty: The Externalisation of Innovative Activity 13. Services and Systems of Innovation 14. Intellectual Property Rights Shaping Innovation in Services 15. Global Knowledge Systems in a Service Economy 16. Understanding the New Service Economy References Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd The Economics of Household Garbage and Recycling
Book SynopsisThe market for residential solid waste management and disposal has experienced dramatic changes over the past 20 years. This collection of outstanding published research examines these changes and thoroughly analyzes the strategies popularized by municipal governments over the past two decades.Kerbside recycling, unheard of in the 1970s, is currently available to 46% of Americans. Thousands of towns across the nation have also implemented user fees requiring households to pay a fee for every bag of garbage they generate. These policy shifts have attracted the attention of environmental economists interested in knowing the best strategy for managing solid waste. The editors, both long-time scholars of these trends, offer theoretical solutions for the optimal pricing of garbage and recycling collection. They provide original data collection and suggest appropriate econometric techniques that correct for statistical biases. A policy focus provides information relevant to municipal governments as well as researchers.This excellent volume will be useful for policymakers, students and scholars in environmental economics.Trade Review'This is a wide-ranging, careful use of economic analysis to shed light on an important environmental problem. Its value stems not only from its contribution to the specific policy issue it addresses, but also as a broader illustration of how good economic research can inform policy. Readers will be rewarded with a host of intriguing (and sometimes provocative) new insights.' -- From the foreword by Tom Tietenberg, Colby College, USTable of ContentsContents: Foreword by Tom Tietenberg 1. The Economics of Residential Solid Waste Management 2. Garbage, Recycling, and Illicit Burning or Dumping 3. How a Fee Per-Unit Garbage Affects Aggregate Recycling in a Model with Heterogeneous Households 4. Household Responses to Pricing Garbage by the Bag 5. Policies for Green Design 6. Garbage and Recycling with Endogenous Local Policy 7. Explaining Household Demand for the Collection of Solid Waste and Recycling 8. Explaining the Growth in Municipal Recycling Programs: The Role of Market and Nonmarket Factors 9. Environmental Levies and Distortionary Taxation: Comment 10. The Case for a Two-Part Instrument: Presumptive Tax and Environmental Subsidy Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Environmental Management and the Competitiveness
Book SynopsisEnvironmental management, either voluntary or imposed, can add to the costs of nature-based tourism businesses. Such costs can make tourism destinations less competitive, but the same activities can also enhance competitiveness by increasing demand. The aim of this book is to provide an assessment of the relative importance of these two opposing effects in the context of a case study of nature-based tourism in Tropical North Queensland, Australia.The authors estimate the demand side effects using discrete choice modelling to determine the impact of changing environmental conditions on the market share of a variety of tourist destinations. The costs of environmental management are also considered by analysing firm level data. The effects are then integrated using a model of the tourism market that is formulated around nature-based tourism regions. The results show that the competitiveness of a region is enhanced through its environmental management and highlight the importance of self-regulation in the industry when the environment is a common property resource. The authors also draw some insightful conclusions regarding business strategies that would aid the profitability of firms and regions supplying nature-based tourism products. The conceptual foundations developed in the book are not restricted by national boundaries and the empirical analyses can be extended to other nature-based tourism destinations and to other relevant policy issues. As such, this book will have a broad appeal amongst environmentalists, scholars of tourism economics and management, and policymakers concerned with the regulation of the tourism industry and its effect on the environment.Table of ContentsContents: 1. Tourism and the Environment 2. The Environment and Tourism Business Strategy 3. Environmental Management and Destination Competitiveness 4. The Tourism Industry in Tropical North Queensland 5. Environmental Management and Tourism Business Costs 6. The Environment and the Demand for Tourism 7. Integrating Demand and Cost Effects 8. Implications for Tourism Destinations and Environmental Management References Index
£89.30
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Transatlantic Sport: The Comparative Economics of
Book SynopsisThe vast sums of money generated by sport worldwide have meant that the laws of economic competition, as well as sporting competition, have an important role to play in the organisation and regulation of the industry.This book offers a comparative perspective on the economics of sport and highlights both the similarities and differences in the North American and European models of sport. It tackles policy issues, such as the organising, financing and regulation of team sports alongside theoretical issues regarding income redistribution and competitive balance. It also evaluates the impact of sport and sports events on local communities and the wider economy providing a useful contrast of methods and results on the two continents.Transatlantic Sport will be of great interest to sports economists but will also be of wider interest to scholars of competition and economics in general.Table of ContentsContents: Preface Transatlantic sport: an introduction Carlos Pestana Barros, Muradali Ibrahímo and Stefan Szymanski PART 1 PUBLIC POLICY AND SPORTS ECONOMICS 1. European and US sports business models Wladimir Andreff and Paul D. Staudohar 2. The regulation of professional team sports Peter J. Sloane 3. The distribution of income in European football: big clubs, small countries, major problems H.F. Moorhouse PART 2 ECONOMIC THEORY AND TEAM SPORTS 4. Improving the competitive balance and the salary distribution in professional team sports Stefan Kesenne 5. Equality of opportunity and equality of outcome: static and dynamic competitive balance in European and American sports leagues Stefan Szymanski and Ron Smith PART 3 COST–BENEFIT ANALYSIS AND SPORTS 6. Bidding for the Olympics: fool’s gold? Robert A. Baade and Victor Matheson 7. Economic impact of sporting events: what has to be measured? J.J. Gouguet 8. The Soccer World Cup 2006 in Germany: choosing match locations by applying a modified cost–benefit model Bernd Rahmann and Markus Kurscheidt 9. Sports policy at regional level: estimating the economic value of amateur sports managers Carlos Pestana Barros and Jaime Lucas Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Productivity, Innovation and Knowledge in
Book SynopsisServices now account for almost three quarters of economic activity in advanced market economies and two of the principal topics that researchers on services have been concerned with are, on the one hand, productivity, and on the other, innovation in and through services. These two issues, and finding ways to measure and conceptualise them, lie at the heart of this book.The productivity question is a puzzle in many so-called 'stagnant services', where national accounts show little or no increase in productivity, while closer empirical investigations and case studies reveal that some of these sectors are in fact as dynamic as their manufacturing counterparts. How can these opposing views be reconciled? The same applies to innovation in and through services, where many of the existing approaches retain much of their bias towards manufacturing and technology, and fail to capture some of the fundamental aspects of innovation in services. Written by some of the most distinguished authors in the field, this book elucidates the critical and complex relationships between services, production and innovation. The authors discuss the limitations of current theories to explain service productivity and innovation, and call for a conceptual re-working of the ways in which these are measured. They also highlight the important role of knowledge in the production system and in doing so make an important contribution to a key debate which has emerged in the social sciences in recent years.Productivity, Innovation and Knowledge in Services will inform and interest those in the fields of economics, management, business studies and economic geography.Trade Review'. . . contains a number of useful papers on a highly topical issue, where high quality published work is lagging behind public interest.' -- Stephen Broadberry, Journal of Economic Literature'This is an interesting and readable collection by a group of long-standing scholars.' -- Sally Randles, The Service Industries Journal'While I have suggested that the literature on the services has not yet attained a volume commensurate with their importance, recent contributions by economists to analysis of this arena have hardly been negligible. Groups of highly qualified and productive researchers have contributed to a valuable and growing literature that begins to provide a deeper understanding of the issues raised by the role of the service sector. Jean Gadrey and his colleagues have been in the vanguard of this activity and their work has provided much needed additions to the analysis of the subject. This volume is a significant example of their work. And it is significant not only because of the quality of its contents but also because of the particular topic on which the compendium focuses.' -- From the foreword by William J. Baumol'This is an engaging volume that brings together some of the most important researchers working on the complex relationships between productivity, innovation and services. It is a major contribution to understanding the paradox in the relationship between services and economic growth. It challenges some of the widespread assumptions that are commonly held about services and is particularly strong in highlighting the relationship between these assumptions and the limitations imposed by existing forms of measurement and conceptual frameworks. The collection provides an important stepping-stone in the developing service research agenda in the discipline of economics. I enjoyed the book and found the content stimulating and thought-provoking, and the reference lists especially interesting. It is well worth a close read.' -- John R. Bryson, University of Birmingham, UKTable of ContentsContents Preface William J. Baumol Introduction Jean Gadrey and Faïz Gallouj PART I PRODUCTIVITY AND PERFORMANCES IN SERVICES 1. How stagnant are services? Edward N. Wolff 2. The misuse of productivity concepts in services: lessons from a comparison between France and the United States Jean Gadrey 3. Informational activities as co-production of knowledge and values Jacques De Bandt and Ludovic Dibiaggio 4. Capital stock and productivity in French transport: an international comparison Bernard Chane Kune and Nanno Mulder 5. Growth and productivity in a knowledge-based service economy Pascal Petit 6. Networks, distributed knowledge and economic performance: evidence from quality control in corporate legal services Emmanuel Lazega PART II INNOVATION IN SERVICES AND THROUGH SERVICES 7. Services as leaders and the leader of the services William J. Baumol 8. Services innovation: towards a tertiarization of innovation studies Ian Miles 9. Demand, innovation and growth in services: evidence from the Italian case Maria Savona 10. Co-producers of innovation: on the role of knowledge-intensive business services in innovation Pim Den Hertog 11. Knowledge-intensive business services: processing knowledge and producing innovation Faïz Gallouj Epilogue: towards innovation and high performance in research on services Jean Gadrey and Faïz Gallouj Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd The New Economics of Outdoor Recreation
Book SynopsisThis innovative book presents a series of up-to-date analyses of the economics of outdoor recreation. The distinguished group of authors covers real-world recreation management issues and applies economic understanding to these problems. An extensive introduction by the editors details the historical background of economists' interests in this subject, and reveals how economics can provide practical insights into improving how we manage our natural recreation areas.The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a specific environmental resource: mountains, forests, and rivers and the sea. An array of valuation methods - including stated preference and revealed preference techniques - are then applied to various outdoor recreation activities which occur in these different settings. These include such diverse pursuits as rock climbing, skiing, fishing, hunting and whale watching. The authors clearly demonstrate how recreation modelling can offer a productive link between people (their preferences and behaviour) and the natural environment.With extensive empirical examples from Europe and North America, this book will be of great value to economists, governments and NGOs who are interested in the environment, development and tourism. It will also be a valuable source of reference for policymakers concerned with land use and natural resource management, and students of environmental and resource economics.Table of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction Part I: The Mountains 2. Valuing Rock Climbing and Bouldering Access 3. Using Economic Instruments to Manage Access to Rock-Climbing Sites in the Scottish Highlands 4. Valuing Recreational Resources using Choice Experiments: Mountaineering in Scotland 5. Are Climbers Fools? Modeling Risky Recreation 6. Non-Participation, Demand Intensity and Substitution Effects in an Integrable Demand System: The Case of Day Trips to the North-Eastern Alps 7. Modelling Choice and Switching Behaviour Between Scottish Ski Centres Part II: Forests 8. Spatial Distribution versus Efficiency Effects of Forest Recreation Policies Using a Regional Travel Cost Model 9. Perceptions versus Objective Measures of Environmental Quality in Combined Revealed and Stated Preference Models of Environmental Valuation 10. Using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to Estimate and Transfer Recreational Demand Functions 11. Backcountry Recreationists’ Valuation of Forest and Park Management Features in Wilderness Parks of the Western Canadian Shield Part III: Rivers and the Sea 12. A Random Utility Model of Beach Recreation 13. A Finite Mixture Approach to Analyzing Income Effects in Random Utility Models: Reservoir Recreation Along the Columbia River 14. Whalewatching Demand and Value: Estimates from a New ‘Double-Semilog’ Empirical Demand System 15. Estimating Recreational Trout Fishing Damages in Montana’s Clark Fork River Basin: Summary of a Natural Resource Damage Assessment Index
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Meyer & Meyer Out Of Nowhere
Book SynopsisOffers an account of how Nike became the world's largest sports and fitness company. This book provides a glimpse into the first 33 years of Nike - from its humble beginnings to its modern guise as a global giant.
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Intellect Books Why Would Anyone Wear That?: Fascinating Fashion
Book SynopsisBustles. Tight-laced Corsets. Caged crinolines that encased the hapless wearer in hoops of steel. Why would anyone want to wear such things? Yet, you can be certain that no lady of the Victorian upper class would choose to leave home without them – and she’d complete her look with a feather- and flower-festooned bonnet as befit the latest fashion. With a blend of wisdom and wit, Why Would Anyone Wear That? explores extreme fashions from around the world. The Victorian era was by no means alone in strange sartorial choices. Throughout history, men and women have turned to clothing and accessories to adorn and accentuate parts of the body. Some of the fashions, like bloomers, were surprisingly functional. Others, like powdered wigs and hobble skirts, were inconvenient and uncomfortable. And a few particularly painful practices could even permanently disfigure the wearer, like brass coils worn in Burma to lengthen the neck and the custom of binding of women’s feet to fit tiny lotus slippers in Song dynasty China. Presenting dozens of the most peculiar fashions, including shoes, hats, jewelry, undergarments, and outerwear, the book provides insightful commentary, placing the garments and accessories in the proper historical, social, and cultural context. If you’ve ever wondered why the codpiece was created or the leisure suit went out of style, this book will answer that question and many more. Fully illustrated and packed with fun facts, Why Would Anyone Wear That? introduces readers to the fascinating stories behind some of the world’s weirdest fashions.Table of ContentsIntroduction: “Why Would Anyone Wear That?” Fascinating Fashions: Hennins Mad as a Hatter Feathered Hats Cowboy Hats Powdering Scented Cones Ruffs The Hope Diamond The Koh-i-Noor Diamond Giraffe Women Muslin Fever Burqas Zoot Suits and Teddy Boys Leisure Suits Breast Binding Flea Furs Corsets Caged Crinolines Bustles Chastity Belts Bloomers Pumpkin Breeches Hobble Skirts Poison Rings Codpiece Parti-colored Hosiery Chinese Lily Feet Poulaines or Cracows Chopines and Pattens Running Shoes Disposable Fashions Interpreting and Predicting Fashion
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd The Economics of Heritage: A Study in the
Book SynopsisBased on the assumption that without understanding institutions, economists cannot make satisfactory policy prescriptions, this book draws some insightful conclusions on the strengths and limitations of applied economics in the field of heritage. Sicily provides an interesting and unique backdrop against which the study is set, demonstrating the economic complexities of heritage and the range of economic tools and concepts which can be employed to analyse it. The book is a compilation of various approaches that economists trained in different branches of economics have brought to bear on heritage. It considers the political economy of heritage policy from a variety of different perspectives. These include a study of the economic problems of defining and valuing culture and, through detailed case studies in the economics of regulation, an examination of the incentives and principal-agent problems in the management of heritage policy. The authors move on to discuss the public choice view of fiscal federalism and look at the problems of assessing the efficiency of policy measures. Finally, they provide an interesting overview of the national experiences of France, Scotland and Italy in terms of heritage policy.Taking a new institutional approach, this book is as much a concise manual of applied economics as a contribution to cultural economics. It stresses the need for an interdisciplinary approach to the study of heritage and offers a unique opportunity to understand law-making and administrative procedures in the civil code tradition. It will be essential reading for students, researchers and academics of cultural economics, as well as policymakers wanting to assess the value and efficiency of heritage policies.Trade Review'So much economics is written for its club members that it is refreshing to come across a book of essays which is accessible in large measure to those with a working knowledge of economic issues. It is much more than that because it makes a persuasive case for the use of economic analysis in deciding in which areas governments can sensibly act in the presentation and preservation of heritage. Although related specifically to Sicily, the rich heritage of this delectable island offers a unique opportunity for revealing all the major problems of estimating the value of historical artefacts.' -- Sir Alan Peacock, David Hume Institute, Edinburgh, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface Part I: Institutions 1. The Cultural Economy of Heritage 2. The Organisation and Finance of Cultural Heritage in Sicily 3. Heritage Conservation: The Role of Heritage Authorities 4. Organisation and Decision-making in the Heritage Sector in Sicily Part II: Supply of Heritage 5. Measuring the Efficiency of Museums: A Case Study in Sicily 6. Heritage and Tourism 7. The Role of Non-profit Organisations in the Finance of Heritage 8. New Technologies and Heritage Part III: Demand for Heritage 9. Methods for Measuring the Demand for the Arts and Heritage: Theoretical Issues 10. A Contingent Valuation Study of Willingness to Pay for Heritage Visits: Case Study of Noto 11. Organised Art Consumption Part IV: Comparative Perspectives 12. Constrained Choice and Heritage Designation: Its Application 13. Funding Heritage: The Scottish Experience 14. Heritage Administration in Italy: Problems and Progress Index
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