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The Politics of Leisure Policy provides a comprehensive account of the major issues in relation to sports, arts and recreational policy in the 1990s. It traces the relationship between local and central government and private provision and the political ideologies which have shaped it - notably a whole decade of New Right thinking which has left its legacy in a policy agenda dominated by economic rather than social aesthetic and conservationist criteria ... Read more

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This new edition of this revised title documents the major developments in arts and entertainments and examines their impact upon the provision of cultural services. It details issues of the 1990s which affect leisure managers in both the public and private sectors - from EC health and safety working practices to regulations and problems of controlling raves and all night pop concerts. ... Read more

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How do you get your clients into pole position at Silverstone? How can you book Bjorn Again for your dinner dance? How can you obtain official tickets for Wimbledon? What's the best way to set Murder Mystery Weekends? How do you get someone like Des Lynam to be guest speaker at your event? Who are the official agents at The Bells Scottish Open? The answers to these and many other questions can be found in this annual A-Z guide to corporate hospitality. It is a key reference work for the whole industry, and should be a useful aid to anyone involved in organizing and booking corporate entertainment. With over 4000 individual entries, this book gives all the comprehensive information needed to make an event run smoothly, from knowing the way into Brands Hatch to taking your clients ice-karting. The reader will not only find venue and seating plans, the location of hospitality facilities, the prime car parks, official agents, details and dates for all the most popular places such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Lords, Cheltenham Racecourse and the London theatres, but will also find whole sections on regional and local events.All the information is laid out clearly, showing all contacts, addresses and telephone numbers. There are alphabetical and geographical indexes for easy access. All official agents and suppliers have been checked and verified by the publishers, so that organizers can be sure the information is up to date. This edition includes a new section of hundreds of unusual venues where readers can hold their special event. The entries include available numbers for participation events, dining, receptions and meetings, with numbers of bedrooms where relevant. In addition, every section of the book includes a separate calendar of its own, listing the events in that field. ... Read more

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This volume presents a review of the development process for recreation facilities, in both the public and private sectors of the economy. Using a sequential model of the development process derived from similar models for other types of property, the author outlines the motives for development, measure of feasibility, methods of calculating financial viability and performance indicators for establishing the success of a development. Also examined are the role of the statutory planning process and its application in urban and rural areas. The development and planning process is then illustrated with four detailed case studies. ... Read more

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The second edition of this popular book presents a detailed economic analysis of professional football at club level, with new material included to reflect the development of the economics of professional football over the past ten years. Using a combination of economic reasoning and statistical and econometric analysis, the authors build upon the successes and strengths of the first edition to guide readers through the economic complexities and peculiarities of English club football. It uses a wide range of international comparisons to help emphasize both the broader relevance as well as the unique characteristics of the English experience. Topics covered include some of the most hotly debated issues currently surrounding professional football, including player salaries, the effects of management on team performance, betting on football, racial discrimination and the performance of football referees. This edition also features new chapters on the economics of international football, including the World Cup. ... Read more

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Emphasizing issues and decision-making in the UK leisure and tourism markets, this book includes examinations of: leisure demand and supply relationships; public and private sector policies and provision for leisure; and the changing character and impact of tourism in the UK. ... Read more

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This study focuses on the approach of the working class movement to sport in inter-war Britain. It shows how the working classes were able to influence and shape sports through the resonance of their own culture and political intervention. ... Read more

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This Degree Course Guide provides tables that give-at a glance comparisons of full-time honours degree courses in leisure and sports studies. Students can check which course provides the exact coverage, subsidiary subjects and mode of study that suits them, and so choose between degrees in this subject. One of a series, this guide contains an overview of the subject at degree level, as well as entrance requirements and career prospects. ... Read more

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This provides a source of information on 1600 leisure centres, this guide also features analysis of trends in the industry and a buyers guide. It contains articles by leading personalities in the leisure management field. Information provided on the leisure centres includes full contact details, ownership, management, chief officer / senior manager, deputy manager, assistant managers, areas served, architects, opening date, construction, total annual admissions, number of staff, main facilities, size and number of halls, uses, details of additional facilities such as squash courts, fitness centres, information on social facilities such as shops, cafeteria, bar, creche and more. The centre profiles are arranged alphabetically within county throughout England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The information on ice rinks is arranged alphabetically by name. Informaion is cross-indexed and the cross-referenced buyer's guide should aid purchasing decisions. ... Read more