Basic Research in Recreation and Tourism
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This page provides an introduction to essential resources for researching topics in Recreation and Tourism Management (RTM).
The field of recreation and tourism management is interdisciplinary in many ways but also has it's unique sources and journals. This page begins by listing some key specialized sources for the field and then proceeds to other areas which support the field.
Related page: See the International Tourism web-page.
Reference Collection: Essential Sources
Specialized Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
Encyclopedia of leisure and outdoor recreation
GV 11 .E55 2003 West Reference
Dictionary of concepts in recreation and leisure studies
GV 11 .S57 1990 West Reference
Encyclopedia of recreation and leisure in America
GV 53 .E53 2004 West Reference
Routledge dictionary of leisure and tourism
Title is on-order; not yet available from Fletcher Library.
Reference Works for Historical Studies
Dictionary of American History
E 174 .D52 2003 v.1-13 West Reference
Connect to the e-book version.
Encyclopedia of American social history
HN 57 .E58 1993 v.1-3 West Reference
Encyclopedia of European social history from 1350 to 2000
HN 373 .E63 2001 v.1-6 West Reference
Connect to the e-book version.
Searching the ASU Libraries' Catalog
To view library items which have been identified as focusing on concepts related to recreation and tourism select from the following hyperlinked Library of Congress Subject Headings.
Note: To refine your search, after selecting one of the below hyperlinked subject headings, click-on the "Limit/Sort Search" button.
Culture and tourism
Ecotourism
Heritage tourism
Hospitality
Hospitality industry
Hospitality industry management
Leisure
Leisure -- Psychological aspects
Leisure -- Social aspects
Leisure -- United States
Leisure industry
Leisure management
Recreation -- Leadership
Recreation -- Management
Recreation -- United States -- Management
Recreation industry
Special events -- Management
Special events -- Marketing
Special events -- Planning
Sports -- Economic aspects
Sports -- Psychological aspects
Sports -- Sociological aspects
Sports and Tourism
Tourism
Tourism -- Economic aspects
Tourism -- Environmental aspects
Tourism -- Social aspects
Tourism -- Management
Finding Journal Articles: Recommended Journal Article Indexes
LeisureTourism.com
LeisureTourism.com is the web-based version of Leisure, Recreation and Tourism Abstracts, the
most appropriate sources for identifying articles in those subject areas. From the LeisureTourism.com homepage click-on the link labeled "Abstracts Database".
ABI/Inform
Business, management and training
America: History and Life
Coverage focuses on the history and culture of the United States and Canada.
ERIC
Focuses on educational research.
PAIS International (Public Affairs Information Service International)
Public affairs, public management, policy, and any topic which may be discussed as a public issue.
PsycINFO
The premier source for psychology and mental health research.
Social Services Abstracts
Focuses on sociology and social issues.
Social Work Abstracts
Includes research on youth social issues.