Thomas L. Burton

1.5k total citations · 1 hit paper
26 papers, 1.1k citations indexed

About

Thomas L. Burton is a scholar working on Social Psychology, Sociology and Political Science and Urban Studies. According to data from OpenAlex, Thomas L. Burton has authored 26 papers receiving a total of 1.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 15 papers in Social Psychology, 13 papers in Sociology and Political Science and 5 papers in Urban Studies. Recurrent topics in Thomas L. Burton's work include Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management (15 papers), Sport and Mega-Event Impacts (11 papers) and Cultural Industries and Urban Development (5 papers). Thomas L. Burton is often cited by papers focused on Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management (15 papers), Sport and Mega-Event Impacts (11 papers) and Cultural Industries and Urban Development (5 papers). Thomas L. Burton collaborates with scholars based in Canada, United Kingdom and New Zealand. Thomas L. Burton's co-authors include Edgar L. Jackson, Chris Rojek, Deanna L. Williamson, Troy D. Glover, Michael F. Collins, Ian Cooper, Tim Berrett, Trevor Slack, Stephen L. Smith and Steven Ariss and has published in prestigious journals such as Annals of Tourism Research, Geographical Journal and The Canadian Journal of Sociology.

In The Last Decade

Thomas L. Burton

24 papers receiving 1.0k citations

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Leisure studies: prospects for the Twenty-First Century.

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Burton, Thomas L.. (2025). Experiments in Recreation Research. Medical Entomology and Zoology. 1 indexed citations

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Burton, Thomas L. & Jeremy Rossaak. (2019). Direct access surgery for cholecystectomy – can we speed up the process?. HPB. 22(3). 432–436.

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Burton, Thomas L., et al.. (2018). Social Research Techniques for Planners. 2 indexed citations

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Burton, Thomas L.. (1996). Safety nets and security blankets: false dichotomies in leisure studies. Leisure Studies. 15(1). 17–30. 9 indexed citations

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Burton, Thomas L. & Deanna L. Williamson. (1995). Harmful effects of drinking and the use and perceived effectiveness of treatment.. Journal of Studies on Alcohol. 56(6). 611–615. 25 indexed citations

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Berrett, Tim, Thomas L. Burton, & Trevor Slack. (1993). Quality products, quality service: factors leading to entrepreneurial success in the sport and leisure industry. Leisure Studies. 12(2). 93–106. 16 indexed citations

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Burton, Thomas L., et al.. (1991). Une Tradition Canadienne / A Canadian Tradition. Loisir et Société / Society and Leisure. 14(1). 11–17.

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Burton, Thomas L. & Edgar L. Jackson. (1990). ON THE ROAD TO WHERE WE'RE GOING: LEISURE STUDIES IN THE FUTURE. Loisir et Société / Society and Leisure. 13(1). 207–227. 5 indexed citations

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Burton, Thomas L. & Edgar L. Jackson. (1989). Leisure research and the social sciences: an exploratory study of active researchers. Leisure Studies. 8(3). 263–280. 10 indexed citations

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Jackson, Edgar L. & Thomas L. Burton. (1989). Understanding leisure and recreation : mapping the past, charting the future. Medical Entomology and Zoology. 274 indexed citations

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Burton, Thomas L. & Chris Rojek. (1986). Capitalism and Leisure Theory. The Canadian Journal of Sociology. 11(3). 328–328. 181 indexed citations

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Burton, Thomas L.. (1985). ROCK MUSIC AND SOCIAL CHANGE, 1953–1978. Loisir et Société / Society and Leisure. 8(2). 665–683. 1 indexed citations

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Burton, Thomas L.. (1982). A framework for leisure policy research. Leisure Studies. 1(3). 323–335. 1 indexed citations

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Burton, Thomas L.. (1982). Third Canadian congress on leisure research. Annals of Tourism Research. 9(2). 273–275. 2 indexed citations

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Burton, Thomas L.. (1981). You can't get there from here (A personal perspective on recreation forecasting in Canada).. 9(1). 38–43. 4 indexed citations

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Burton, Thomas L.. (1979). THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEISURE RESEARCH IN CANADA AN ANALOGICAL TALE. Loisir et Société / Society and Leisure. 2(1). 11–34. 2 indexed citations

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Burton, Thomas L., et al.. (1971). Recreation Research and Planning. Geographical Journal. 137(2). 222–222. 6 indexed citations

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Burton, Thomas L.. (1970). Recreation research and planning : a symposium. Allen & Unwin eBooks. 3 indexed citations

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Burton, Thomas L.. (1967). Outdoor Recreation Enterprises in Problem Rural Areas. Medical Entomology and Zoology. 1 indexed citations

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Burton, Thomas L., et al.. (1965). Outdoor recreation in the British countryside.. 10 indexed citations

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