附註:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Book Cover; Title; Contents; List of tables; List of figures; List of contributors; Introduction; Sport in the city: research issues; Sport and economic regeneration; Public subsidies to prfessional team sport facilities in the USA; The role of major sports events in the economic regeneration of cities: lessons from six World or European Championships; A comparison of the economic contribution of hallmark sporting and performing arts events; Sports events: bidding, planning and organisation; A critical analysis of the organisation of major sports events.
摘要:This book covers the significance of sport in economic, cultural and political terms. It discusses the theory and practice of sports related policy for urban development.