Contemporary sociology offers competing images of the breadth and consequences of
gentrification. One subset presents gentrification as a nearly unstoppable force that plays a …

The United States' metropolitan areas' ever-changing economies, demographics, and
morphologies have fostered opportunity for some and hardship for others. These differential …

Beyond the headlines of the world's most beloved sporting events Brazil hosted the 2016
men's World Cup at a cost of $15 billion to $20 billion, building large, new stadiums in cities …

'Space'and'place'are concepts central to both geography and sport. Places, for example, are
the means of identifying most sports teams, while sport both affects, and is affected by, the …

As cities compete for jobs and capital in the context of limited federal aid and increasing
global economic competition, a new and potentially high‐risk strategy for stimulating local …

This book examines every aspect of the relationship between tourism and large cities,
covering such issues as why tourists visit cities, why cities want tourists, how cities make …

Group identity theory suggests that fans of sports teams see themselves as members of an
organization, not just consumers of a product. To foster greater loyalty toward a sports team …

Local governments routinely subsidize sports stadiums and arenas using the justification
that hosting professional franchises produces economic development and social benefits in …

Municipal governments around the globe increasingly turn to museums, performing arts
centers, arts districts, and other cultural activities to promote and revitalize their cities. While …

The sports business in Europe has been recently altered by a court decision granting
greater freedom to players in the labor market. Also, the televising of major sporting events …