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analysis. Tourism. as a sub-institution of leisure, can and should be related to other social institutions if progress in adequately dealing with the phenomenon is to be ensured in terms of sociography and theory. Possibly too many studies serve the needs of operators and planners at a superficial level and too few increase our understanding of authentic human interaction outside the workplace.] (Graham Dann) (LRS) Sports in the World Today. The Royal Bank of Canada Monthly Letter (Montreal, Canada, Vol. 59, No. 10, October 1978, 4 pp. Free. The article asks if the idea of sports is running off the track? It states that it often seems so in an age of nationalism, of television viewing, and of the new breed of athletic prima donna. The article suggests that the time has arrived to put the sportsmanship back in sports, and to rediscover the value of playing for pleasure. (TSP) A Study of Factors Affecting the Marketing and Transportation of Potash. By Joseph Kruger and Nell. Canadian Transport Commission (Research Branch, Ottawa, Canada), Report No. 30-78-04, July 1978, 162 pp. Free. This report presents an evaluation of factors affecting transportation of potash from Saskatchewan to national and international markets. The basic objective of the report is to convey an overall understanding of the potash industry in Saskatchewan, the various factors which affect the sales of that industry, and the carriers who serve it. The report is prepared in both English and French in one cover. Tables and Charts. (TSM) Summary and Analysis of International Travel to/famm the United States. United States Travel Service (U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C. 20230, USA), 1978, Free. Calendar Year 1976 and Historical Series from 1960 (32 pp.)-The United States Travel, in an efforet to more effectively supply travel data to the industry. prepared this summary analysis of the international travel market to and from the United States during the period 1960 through 1976. The objectives of this report are: (a) assimilation of available travel market data from other U.S. government agencies, government tourist offices of other countries, and international travel associations; and (b) analysis of statistical material highlighting trends and significant events. Complete tabulation of data.
Calendar Year 1977 and Historical Series from 1965 (32 pp.)-Similar objectives as above. Also, similar to the above, data on foreign visitor arrivals in the United States are based upon Immigration and Naturalization Service tabulations of Forms 1-94, which visitors to the United States are required to complete. Data concerning U.S. international travel receipts/expenditures are based on information prepared by the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Data on total worldwide international travel receipts are based on information supplied by the World Travel Organization. Tables. (TSM) Summary and Analysis of International Travel to/fDrom the United States-Analysis Second Quarter 1978. United States Travel Service (U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C. 20230, USA), 1978, S1 pp. Free. This report present detailed statistical information on foreign visitor arrivals to the United States, travel abroad by American citizens, and U.S. travel dollar accounts. Complete tabulation for the second qdarter of 1978.
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