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Event Studies is the only book devoted to developing knowledge and theory about planned events. It focuses on event planning and management, outcomes, the experience of events and the meanings attached to them, the dynamic processes shaping events and why people attend them.This title draws from a large number of foundation disciplines and closely related professional fields, to foster interdisciplinary theory focused on planned events. It brings together important discourses on events including event management, event tourism, and the study of events within various disciplines that are able to shed light on the roles, importance and impacts of events in society and culture.New to this edition: New sections on social and intangible influences, consumer psychology and legal environment, planning and policy framework to reflect recent developments in the field Extended coverage of philosophy and research methods and how they can best be used in event studies; social media as a marketing tool; and the class and cultural influences of events New and additional case studies throughout the book from a wide range of international events Companion website to include PowerPoint slides and updated Instructors Manual including suggested lecture outlines and sequence, quizzes per chapter and essay questions.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Event Studies: Theory, research and policy for planned events'? A: The book focuses on developing knowledge and theory about planned events, including event planning, management, outcomes, and the experiences and meanings attached to events.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Event Studies: Theory, research and policy for planned events' is Donald Getz.
- Q: What are some of the new sections added in the latest edition? A: The latest edition includes new sections on social and intangible influences, consumer psychology, the legal environment, and an updated planning and policy framework.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 534 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in event management? A: Yes, the book is suitable for both students and professionals in event management, as it covers fundamental concepts and advanced topics.
- Q: Are there any case studies included in the book? A: Yes, the book features new and additional case studies from a variety of international events.
- Q: What disciplines does the book draw from? A: The book draws from various disciplines, including event management, event tourism, and related professional fields.
- Q: What resources are available for instructors using this book? A: The companion website includes PowerPoint slides and an updated Instructor’s Manual with suggested lecture outlines, quizzes, and essay questions.
- Q: When was the latest edition of this book published? A: The latest edition was published on February 23, 2016.