{"title":"Michael Hughes","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichael Hughes explores the intersection of contemporary issues and educational insight with a focus on sustainability and event management. His works offer thoughtful analysis and practical approaches for readers interested in understanding how environmental considerations shape the planning and execution of modern events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for students and professionals alike, Hughes’ books blend clear research with accessible language, making complex topics approachable. His contributions enrich the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category by providing valuable perspectives on responsible and innovative practice in these dynamic fields.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"events-and-sustainability-by-michael-hughes-9780415744492","title":"Events and Sustainability","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreasing concerns over climate and environmental change, the global economic and financial crisis, and impacts on host communities, audiences, participants, and destinations have reinforced the need for more sustainable approaches to events. Sustainability now features as part of the bid process for many mega-events, such as the Olympic Games, as well as significant regional and local events, where event organisers are required by funding bodies and governments to generate broader outcomes for the locality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is the first to offer students a comprehensive introduction to the full range of issues and topics relevant to event sustainability including impacts, operating and policy environments, stimulating urban regeneration, and creating lasting legacies, as well as practical knowledge on how to achieve a sustainable event. Taking a holistic approach drawing on multidisciplinary theory, it offers insight into the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental impacts and how these can be adapted or mitigated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheory and practice are linked through integrated case studies based on a wide range of event types, from mega-events to community festivals, to show impacts, best practice, and how better sustainable practice can be achieved in the future. Learning objectives, discussion questions, and further reading suggestions are included to aid understanding and further knowledge; additional resources for lecturers and students, including PowerPoint slides, video, and web links, are available online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvents and Sustainability\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for all events management students and future managers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605657633004,"sku":"9780415744492","price":388.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780415744492-events-and-sustainability.jpg?v=1778138167"},{"product_id":"introduction-to-coastal-processes-and-geomorphology-by-michael-hughes-9781444122404","title":"Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe world's coastlines represent a myriad of dynamic and constantly changing environments. Heavily settled and intensely used areas, they are of enormous importance to humans, and understanding how they are shaped and change is crucial to our future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology\u003c\/em\u003e begins by discussing coastal systems and shows how these systems link to the processes examined in detail throughout the book. These include the morphodynamic paradigm, tides, waves, and sediment transport. Later chapters explore fluvial deltas, estuaries, beaches and barriers, coastal sand dunes, and geologically-influenced coasts such as cliffs, coral reefs, and atolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA new chapter addresses the forward-facing aspect of coastal morphodynamics, including the ways in which coasts respond to rapid climate changes such as present-day global warming. 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