Torkildsen's Sport and Leisure Management by Chris Platts

Torkildsen's Sport and Leisure Management by Chris Platts

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This classic textbook provides comprehensive coverage of key topics taught within sport and leisure management courses today. Revised in a new sixth edition, it provides an insightful and engaging introduction, featuring analysis of managerial ideas and issues required by students aiming for a career in this expanding industry.

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Torkildsen's Sport and Leisure Management by Chris Platts

This classic textbook provides comprehensive coverage of key topics taught within sport and leisure management courses today. Revised in a new sixth edition, it provides an insightful and engaging introduction, featuring analysis of managerial ideas and issues required by students aiming for a career in this expanding industry.

I can see this becoming a key text for many types of undergraduate in Sport, Leisure or Recreation ManagementIt is written in true Torkildsen style, and is a tribute to his memory and contribution to this study area. Ray Barker, University of Hull, UK

This should be compulsory reading for all students studying sport, leisure or related courses. Leigh Robinson, University of Stirling, UK

This new edition of a classic text not only retains the strengths of the original but the new material and the sharper focus on the management element have enhanced its reputation. I am sure it will become a key text across a number of courses in this area. Peter Mann, University College Birmingham, UK

Peter Taylor is Professor of Sport Economics at the Sport Industry Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, UK. He has researched and written many publications on sport and leisure economics and management, including Economics of Sport and Recreation (with Chris Gratton).

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ISBN 13 9780415497930
ISBN 10 0415497930
Title Torkildsen's Sport and Leisure Management
Author Chris Platts
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2010-11-09
Number of pages 618
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.