Event Studies

The authors of this book have been part of, and also made significant contributions to, the development of event studies since its early beginnings. This publication therefore presents a uniquely insightful overview of event studies up to date. This book ought to be a "must" for libraries of researchers and students of event studies. Tommy D. Andersson, University of Gothenburg, Sweden Both students and practitioners interested in event studies will be delighted to see a new edition of this popular text in which core concepts are supported by well-integrated international case studies illuminating the practical realities of running events. Updated with fresh case studies, and material on contemporary issues such as the greening of events and virtual events, the book is a comprehensive analysis of knowledge and theory about planned events. Simon Hudson, University of South Carolina, USA

Donald Getz is Professor Emeritus at the University of Calgary, Canada. He works as a management consultant and also holds guest positions at several universities. In addition to event studies, his areas of expertise include wine and food tourism, evaluation and impact assessment, consumer research and special-interest travel. Professor Getz co-founded and was Editor-in-Chief of Event Management: An International Journal. Stephen J. Page is Associate Dean (Research) and Professor of Business and Management at Hertfordshire Business School, University of Hertfordshire, UK. He holds an Honorary Doctorate from the University of West London and is an Honorary Professor at Cardiff Metropolitan University and the University of Plymouth. He has worked as a tourism consultant with different organizations, including the United Nations World Tourism Organization, OECD, VisitScotland, Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Harrahs Casinos and Sky Tower, Auckland, New Zealand, among many other clients. He is the author and editor of 43 books on tourism, leisure and events and is Editor of the leading tourism journal, Tourism Management.

Part 1 Introductory concepts in event studies. 1 Introduction and overview of event studies. 2 The world of planned events. Part 2 Foundation disciplines and closely related fields. 3 The contribution of anthropology, sociology, philosophy, religious studies and psychology to event studies. 4 The contribution of economics, management, political science, law, history, human geography and future studies to event studies. 5 The contribution of closely related professional fields to event studies. Part 3 Framework for understanding and creating knowledge. 6 The event experience and meanings. 7 Event design. 8 Antecedents and decision-making. 9 Event management, planning and marketing. 10 Outcomes: evaluation and impact assessment. 11 Events and public policy. Part 4 Conclusion. 12 Science, knowledge and theory for event studies.