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A small, poverty-stricken California Indian Tribe, the Cabazon
Band of Mission Indians, successfully fought a long legal battle
for the right to operate the business of their choice on their
barren reservation--a gambling casino. This is their story, the
authorized history of their epic struggle, climaxing with their
victory in a 1987 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, the now-famous
Cabazon Decision. Their defeated opponents included California's
City of Indio and County of Riverside (called one of the most
racist in the U.S. by a non-Indian resident) as well as California
and 29 other states that joined California's appeal.
This is also the fascinating story of the role played by a white
family and its radical, socialist patriarch that helped create one
of the world's most capital-intensive industries and triggered
today's Indian Gaming Explosion throughout America. Hundreds of
hours of taped interviews and years of documents, meeting records,
and official correspondence are analyzed to give the reader a clear
picture of the impact of this new massive capital on tribal life
and the development of a possible future without gambling--as
officials in league with Nevada and Atlantic City gambling
interests continue their efforts to destroy Indian gaming. The
Buffalo, literal and symbolic figure of earlier Indian financial
independence, has returned in a new form--cash cow casinos.
With updated financial data throughout, this book exposes
baseball's secret financial statistics. A postscript chapter
presents recent events such as the dismissal of Fay Vincent as
baseball's commissioner, the multimillion-dollar suit over
decisions by the Seattle Mariners and San Francisco, a joint
economic study report by the players and owners and the House and
Senate hearing on Baseball's exemption from antitrust laws.
Written by European professors and focusing on the specificities of
European sport, When Sport Meets Business analyses the growing
commercialisation of professional sport in recent years and
explains how it has developed into a major global industry.
Structured into four sections, the book covers the key issues in
the Business of professional sport: The New Sport Environment -
Analysing the consequences of increasing commercialisation by
looking at the multi-billion dollar sports goods industry; the
effects of globalisation and how commercial influences have made
running one of Europe's most popular sports. Sport Marketing and
Media - Investigating the role media and marketing has in
commercialisation, with emphasis on the growth of sponsorship;
media rights in European club football and the growing influence of
social media in sport. Sport and Finance - Relating to the
economics of European sport: there is an investigation into the
financial policies employed by European Football clubs,
specifically in regards to the Financial Fair Play regulations, and
the topical issue of high level corruption. Sporting Events -
Looking at additional factors that affect professional sport:
highlighting the impact an Olympic Games can have on a host city
and the longevity of an Olympic urban legacy. The authors have
included insightful case studies from across the continent,
including anti RB-Leipzig media campaigns in Germany, financial
policies at England's Chelsea FC, French Tennis Federation
corporate responsibility, Media rights in Spain's LaLiga, the
sponsorship viability for Ukraine's Klitschko brothers and the case
of Denmark's Viborg F.F. Suitable for undergraduate and
postgraduate students in sport related courses, including sport
management, sport economics, sport marketing and the sociology of
sport.
In October 2015, the Chinese Communist Party banned its 88 million
members from excessive drinking, improper sexual relationships...
and holding golf club memberships. But, with "the rich man's game"
about to appear in the Olympics for the first time in 112 years,
they also began to spend unprecedented sums on their own national
golf team. Through the lives of three men intimately involved in
China's bizarre golf scene, Dan Washburn paints an arresting
portrait of a country of contradictions. A villager named Wang sees
his life transformed when a top-secret golf resort springs up next
to his farm - despite the building of golf courses being illegal.
Western executive Martin, whose firm manages the construction of
golf courses, is always looking over his shoulder for Beijing's
"golf police". And for security guard Zhou, making it as a
professional golfer could be his way into China's new middle class.
Using the unique lens of The Forbidden Game, Washburn gleans rich
insights into the politics and people of one of the most powerful
and enigmatic nations on earth.
From "EverQuest" to "World of Warcraft," online games have evolved
from the exclusive domain of computer geeks into an extraordinarily
lucrative staple of the entertainment industry. People of all ages
and from all walks of life now spend thousands of hours--and
dollars--partaking in this popular new brand of escapism. But the
line between fantasy and reality is starting to blur. Players have
created virtual societies with governments and economies of their
own whose currencies now trade against the dollar on eBay at rates
higher than the yen. And the players who inhabit these synthetic
worlds are starting to spend more time online than at their day
jobs.
In "Synthetic Worlds," Edward Castronova offers the first
comprehensive look at the online game industry, exploring its
implications for business and culture alike. He starts with the
players, giving us a revealing look into the everyday lives of the
gamers--outlining what they do in their synthetic worlds and why.
He then describes the economies inside these worlds to show how
they might dramatically affect real world financial systems, from
potential disruptions of markets to new business horizons.
Ultimately, he explores the long-term social consequences of online
games: If players can inhabit worlds that are more alluring and
gratifying than reality, then how can the real world ever compete?
Will a day ever come when we spend more time in these synthetic
worlds than in our own? Or even more startling, will a day ever
come when such questions no longer sound alarmist but instead seem
obsolete?
With more than ten million active players worldwide--and with
Microsoft and Sony pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into
videogame development--online games have become too big to ignore.
"Synthetic Worlds" spearheads our efforts to come to terms with
this virtual reality and its concrete effects.
"Illuminating. . . . Castronova's analysis of the economics of fun
is intriguing. Virtual-world economies are designed to make the
resulting game interesting and enjoyable for their inhabitants.
Many games follow a rags-to-riches storyline, for example. But how
can all the players end up in the top 10%? Simple: the upwardly
mobile human players need only be a subset of the world's
population. An underclass of computer-controlled 'bot' citizens,
meanwhile, stays poor forever. Mr. Castronova explains all this
with clarity, wit, and a merciful lack of academic jargon."--"The
Economist"
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""Synthetic Worlds" is a surprisingly profound book about the
social, political, and economic issues arising from the emergence
of vast multiplayer games on the Internet. What Castronova has
realized is that these games, where players contribute considerable
labor in exchange for things they value, are not merely like real
economies, they "are" real economies, displaying inflation, fraud,
Chinese sweatshops, and some surprising in-game innovations."--Tim
Harford, "Chronicle of Higher Education
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Balloons, fun, games, magic, and more -- they are all here. From
entertaining and food to marketing and promotion, this book
features comprehensive and detailed guidance on how to succeed in
the birthday party business. At the heart of the birthday party
business is the entertainment. In this book you will find detailed
information on the art of entertaining children of all ages. You
will learn how to work with children, what they like, what they
don't like, how to make them laugh, and how to control them. You
will learn the secrets of entertaining kids using magic, clowning,
puppetry, storytelling, ballooning, and face painting, as well as
gain valuable information on catering, party games, and creating
enchanting theme parties. This book has everything you need to get
started in the birthday party business; included are samples of
advertisements, sales letters, thank you notes, news releases,
contracts, party planning guides, flyers, business cards,
stationery, and promotional give-aways, as well as dozens of comedy
skits and party routines.
This book deals with the topic of mass customisation in sports and
focuses on the sneaker market. In this context, this well known
marketing tool is examined from the consumers point of view.
Moreover, a short consideration from the producers point of view
has been implemented. The main subject areas are the willingness to
pay by consumers and the consumers confusion as well as the topic
brand loyalty in combination with mass customisation in the sneaker
market. For this reason, the literature on individualisation and
mass customisation is firstly analyzed to subsequently discuss the
market for mass customised sneakers. Later, a total of 23 research
hypotheses are proposed and empirically tested. To achieve this
goal, an online-based quantitative research study including 254
questionnaires was conducted. On top of this, a comparison between
the consumer's and producer's point of view has been addressed.
Results reveal that creating individuality is an important
intention for consumers to purchase customised sneakers. This is
also positively associated with a higher willingness to pay.
Regarding consumer confusion, the present work clearly points out
that consumers prefer transparent and clean interactions. From a
brand loyalty standpoint, this study confirms that the effect on
the brand loyalty from mass customisation does not depend on the
existing brand loyalty. Beyond this research contribution, an
interesting view concerning the practical application of these
findings is also offered. Specifically, what needs to be done to
improve the attractiveness of mass-customised sneakers? How can
manufacturers increase the willingness to pay? What is crucial in
strengthening brand loyalty through mass customisation?
A look at the future of the business of sports in America
These seven precedent-setting case studies taken from the files of
the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Commission illustrate vital
issues addressed in the first decade of Las Vegas' megaresorts.
This book provides the basic knowledge ("basics") for professional
sports marketing and gives suggestions for management practice. In
the course of social and economic development, sports marketing has
grown from rudimentary beginnings into a highly professional and
complex discipline that not only affects those directly involved,
but has also involved other interest groups (stakeholders) who
often pursue their own and not always compatible intentions and
interests.In addition, megatrends such as digitalisation and
globalisation have given new impetus to sports marketing, just as
sport itself has changed significantly in all its different
manifestations and structures (including professionals and
amateurs, sponsorship and organisation, self-determination and
external determination).The authors present the basic building
blocks in sports marketing in a compact manner and outline
framework conditions, special features, strategy development and
the use of marketing instruments. In this way, they create
knowledge and understanding for successful sports marketing in the
future. The content Sports marketing at the centre of different
markets Basics of sports marketing Performance aspects in sports
marketing Prices and contracts in sports marketing Communication
issues in sports marketing Distribution channels in sports
marketing Perspectives of sport - opportunities and risks in sports
marketing
The focus of this book is on various aspects of tourism as
development issues for the whole of India, policy and environmental
issues, income and employment generation from tourism and human
relations in tourism management and regional tourism. The
importance of tourism in India's economic development is emphasised
and measures that can be taken to ensure sustainable growth of
tourism in India are discussed. The issues and policies presented
are applicable to developing countries around the world.
Kraus' Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society provides a detailed
introduction to the history, developments, and current trends in
leisure studies. The Twelfth Edition focuses on the challenges and
opportunities impacting the profession-including dramatic
demographic changes, new technologies, and innovations in
marketing-through an array of pedagogical features, including
engaging sidebars and case studies addressing contemporary issues.
Focusing on ten different types of organizations-ranging from
nonprofit community organizations and armed forces recreation to
sports management and travel and tourism sponsors-the Twelfth
Edition is an invaluable resource for students considering a career
in the recreation and leisure industry
Through a detailed economic assessment of the current business of
professional sports and prospects for the future in the United
States, Scully examines the factors that determine players'
salaries; management practices and franchise values; and long-term,
short-term, and corporate ownership. Scully shows, for example,
that while the economic growth of the last two decades was fueled
primarily by sales of television rights, the broadcast market has
become saturated and teams will have to look elsewhere for income
in the 1990s.
This book offers technical insights that will interest business
economists and professionals in sports management.
Whereas leisure was once treated as a social service, a business
culture has swept through what remains of the voluntary and public
sectors today. Ken Roberts explains how and why this has happened,
what it means for tourism, sport, the arts and broadcasting, and
why events, in particular mega-events, have become prize
acquisitions. The Business of Leisure addresses the trend towards
commercialisation in the provision of leisure that has not only
continued but accelerated since the 2004 publication of The Leisure
Industries. This updated second edition reflects how recent
developments such as the age of austerity, demographic changes and
the rise of digital information technologies have transformed the
leisure sector. At the same time, the book demonstrates how
voluntary associations and public providers have been able to
withstand the ever-growing pressures from big business and
commerce. This thought-provoking text provides both a historical
overview and an up-to-date introduction to the contemporary study
of leisure. It is an invaluable resource for students in areas such
as leisure studies and management, sports studies, tourism and
events management, as well as those on management, business and
sociology courses.
'A ground-breaking text...will inspire you to learn, develop and
deliver' - Sir Alex Ferguson With billion-pound television deals
and multi-million player transfers, a football team's performance
has repercussions far beyond the pitch and league table. As a
result, sports science plays an increasingly important role in the
game, helping to develop elite performers. Science in Soccer offers
a series of contemporary insights into the multidisciplinary
approach to delivering sports science support in elite level
professional football. Through exclusive contributions from leading
academics and practitioners working with some of the world's
leading football clubs. Science in Soccer covers broad topics such
physiology, psychology, performance analysis and sociology. Experts
in the field also focus on specific areas such as physical
preparation of elite players, injury prevention, fitness
assessment, nutrition, player development and performance analysis.
Written by two leading football academics and practitioners, this
authoritative, accessible text explores the important role sports
science plays in professional football. Science in Soccer helps
coaches, practitioners, students and academics translate theory
into practice and is one of the most comprehensive books on
football sports science to date.
The importance of the study of the scientific principles of
learning human motor skills is evident in that motor learning is a
required core course as set forth by the NASPE standards. Applied
Motor Learning in Physical Education and Sports goes further than
simply providing valuable scientific theories. Authors Jin Wang and
Shihui Chen transform those theories into practice in an
understandable approach by incorporating case studies and
practitioners' implications, making this a comprehensive authority
on the topic of motor learning. Written for undergraduate students,
PE teachers, coaches, athletes and practitioners, each chapter
includes: an introduction to the imperative theoretical models of
motor learning, case studies and life examples that illustrate
theoretical concepts that can be effectively applied to practical
teaching, coaching, or motor learning settings, project topics that
integrate theory with practice, clear illustrations, diagrams, and
key components of concepts depicting the main ideas.
Materials in Sports Equipment, Second Edition, provides a detailed
review on the design and performance of materials in sports
apparel, equipment and surfaces in a broad range of sporting
applications. Chapters cover materials modeling, non-destructive
testing, design issues for sports apparel, skull and mouth
protection, and new chapters on artificial sport surfaces,
anthropometric design customization, and 3D printing in sports
equipment. In addition, the book covers sports-specific design and
material choices in a range of key sports, from baseball, rowing,
and archery, to ice hockey, snowboarding, and fishing. Users will
find a valuable resource that explicitly links materials,
engineering and design principles directly to sports applications,
thus making it an essential resource to materials scientists,
engineers, sports equipment designers and sports manufacturers
developing products in this evolving field.
This is the loose-leaf version of Contemporary Sport Management,
Sixth Edition, which offers students a lower-priced, printed
version of the text. Other binding options are also available.
Contemporary Sport Management returns with a new edition that makes
this popular introductory text stronger and more applicable than
ever for students who plan to enter, or are considering entering,
the field of sport management. The sixth edition of Contemporary
Sport Management offers the knowledge of 58 highly acclaimed
contributors, 25 of them new to this work. Together, they present a
wide array of cultural and educational backgrounds, offer a
complete and contemporary overview of the field, and represent the
diversity that is noteworthy of this profession. This latest
edition offers much new and updated material: A new chapter on
analytics in the sport industry New and updated international
sidebars for each of the book's 21 chapters, with accompanying
questions in the web study guide New professional profiles
showcasing the diversity in the field Streamlined chapters on sport
management history and sociological aspects of sport management,
emphasizing the issues most relevant to today's sports managers
Updated sidebars and learning features, including Historical Moment
sections, chapter objectives, key terms, social media sidebars,
sections on applied practice and critical thinking, and more In
addition, Contemporary Sport Management offers an array of student
and instructor ancillaries: A revamped web study guide that
contains over 200 activities, presented through recurring features
such as Day in the Life, Job Opportunities, and Learning in Action
An instructor guide that houses a sample syllabus, instruction on
how to use the web study guide, a section on promoting critical
thinking in sport management, lecture outlines, chapter summaries,
and case studies from the journal Case Studies in Sport Management
to help students apply the content to real-world situations A test
package and chapter quizzes that combine to offer 850 questions, in
true/false, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and multiple choice
formats A presentation package of 350 slides covering the key
points of each chapter, as well as an image bank of the art,
tables, and content photos from the book This new edition addresses
each of the common professional component topical areas that COSMA
(the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation) considers
essential for professional preparation: sport management
foundations, functions, environment, experiential learning, and
career development. Contemporary Sport Management is organized into
four parts. Part I provides an overview of the field and the
important leadership concepts associated with it. Part II details
the major settings in which many sport management positions are
carried out. In part III, readers learn about the key functional
areas of sport management, including sport marketing, sport
consumer behavior, sport communication, sport facility and event
management, and more. And iin part IV, readers examine current
sport management issues, including how sport management interfaces
with law, sociology, globalization, analytics, and research. Every
chapter includes a section or vignette on international aspects of
the field and ethics in sport management. This text particularly
focuses on the ability to make principled, ethical decisions and on
the ability to think critically. These two issues, of critical
importance to sport managers, are examined and analyzed in detail
in this book. Contemporary Sport Management, Sixth Edition, will
broaden students' understanding of sport management issues,
including international issues and cultures, as it introduces them
to all the aspects of the field they need to know as they prepare
to enter the profession. With its up-to-date revisions and new
inclusions, its internationally renowned stable of contributors,
and its array of pedagogical aids, this latest edition of
Contemporary Sport Management maintains its reputation as the
groundbreaking and authoritative introductory text in the field.
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