The role of both sport and tourism in the (re)creation and (re)presentation of national identities is well established, yet relatively little work has criticall

By understanding tourist destinations through the lens of national identity, the tourist may develop a deeper appreciation of the destination. Further, tourism

In setting the foundation for this book, the unique qualities of sport as a tourist attraction are presented and discussed theoretically. It then addresses in s

Identity is one of the most theorised and contested of all sociological concepts and sport is fertile ground for an examination of its complexities. This book o