(Ebook) Leisure and Tourism Policy and Planning, 2nd Edition (Cabi) by Anthony J. Veal ISBN 9780851995465, 9780851997575, 0851995462

(Ebook) Leisure and Tourism Policy and Planning, 2nd Edition (Cabi) by Anthony J. Veal ISBN 9780851995465, 9780851997575, 0851995462

This book provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary introduction to public policy and planning in the field of leisure and tourism. It includes theoretical perspectives and practical guidelines for the application of a range of analytical techniques. It is an updated edition of Leisure Policy and Planning (1994), now covering tourism as well as leisure and addressing such issues as citizens' rights, the implications of globalization, 'third way' politics, and 'best value' developments. Topics covered include: leisure and tourism needs, rights and citizenship; political ideologies and the role of the state; the market versus the state; public policy making; leisure and tourism plans and planning; forecasting leisure and tourism demand; economic evaluation methods; performance evaluation; and planning for different sectors (sport, outdoor recreation, tourism, and the arts) and groups (men and women, people with disabilities, ethnic groups, older people, and youth). The book has author and subject indexes. Content: Introduction -- Leisure and Tourism: Rights, Needs and Citizenship -- Political Ideologies and the Role of the State -- The Market versus the State -- Public Policy-making -- Leisure and Tourism Plans and Planning -- Planning Methods -- Forecasting Leisure and Tourism Demand -- Economic Evaluation Techniques -- Performance Evaluation -- Policy and Planning for Particular Sectors and Groups. Abstract: The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary introduction to public policy and planning in the broad field of leisure and tourism. It is an updated edition of "Leisure Policy and Planning" (Longman, 1994), which has now been expanded to cover tourism as well.