| Description |
1 online resource (234 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Note |
Revised edition of: Sports and recreation. 1985. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-231) and index. |
| Contents |
Book Cover; Title; Contents; Preface; Introduction; Sport and economics; The economic importance of sport; Demand; The demand for leisure time; The demand for sport: theory; The demand for sport: evidence; Supply; Government and sport; The voluntary sector and sport; The commercial sector and sport; Contemporary issues in the economics of sport; Sports sponsorship; Major sports events; Professional team sports; Sport and broadcasting; Bibliography; Index. |
| Summary |
This new edition includes an overview of the history of the development of sports markets and the role of economics in the analysis of these markets. It has been thoroughly updated to take account of new developments. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Leisure -- Economic aspects.
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Leisure -- Economic aspects. |
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Recreation -- Economic aspects.
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Recreation -- Economic aspects. |
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Recreation. |
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Sports -- Economic aspects.
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Sports -- Economic aspects. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Taylor, Peter, 1949-
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Gratton, Chris, 1948-
Sports and recreation.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Gratton, Chris, 1948- Economics of sport and recreation. London ; New York : E & FN Spon, 2000 0419189602 (DLC) 99041898 (OCoLC)42002778 |
| ISBN |
020347483X (electronic book) |
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9780203474839 (electronic book) |
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9780419189602 (paperback) |
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0419189602 (paperback) |
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