In recent years we have seen an enormous growth of festivals & event activity & the literature within the field is consequently huge. In order to make sense of this rapid & dynamic development students are dependent on a book that can lead them through the myriad of theoretical frameworks offered. This book naturally situates itself in the middle of this need offering a comprehensive & illuminating account of the festival & event field. Written with academic rigour yet accessible at the same time Quinn proves herself to be an outstanding communicator & stimulator of knowledge. International in content & timely in its up to date coverage of key topics this will be an invaluable reference source for students from events management tourism & leisure studies.