Books By Allan Stewart Jepson - Author

Allan Stewart Jepson, PhD, is a multi/ interdisciplinary researcher following a track on well-being in contemporary leisure experiences; this has included research into power and hegemonic relationships, community festivals and events, social inclusion, festival and event memories, gerontology, and neurodiversity. Allan continues to build teams to investigate the complexity of physiological, psychological and sociological paradigms which influence long-term well-being. He is an advocate for change, equity and inclusion of neurodivergent populations. Raphaela Stadler is Associate Professor for Tourism and Event Management at Management Centre Innsbruck (MCI), Austria. She is currently working on several multidisciplinary research projects to better understand the sociological and psychological impacts contemporary leisure experiences (festivals, events and tourism) have upon individuals, families and communities. Her specific research interests and areas of expertise include community events and festivals, co