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A Companion to Tourism (Blackwell Companions to Geography)

By C. Michael Hall , Alan Lew , Allan M. Williams

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2004
ISBN
9780631235644, 0631235647
Open Library ID
OL22582689M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3121227 bytes)
Series
Blackwell Companions to Geography
Pages
642\642
Time added
2010-10-01 23:25:00
Социально-культурный сервис и туризм;Туризм

Description

This groundbreaking Companion offers readers an opportunity to reassess key themes in contemporary tourism studies in the light of recent theoretical developments in tourism studies and the social sciences, as well as dramatic changes in the operating environment for tourism. A critical overview of current research in tourism studies. Offers readers an opportunity to reassess key themes in tourism studies in the light of recent developments, such as terrorist attacks, SARS and the financial failure of airlines. Comprises 48 specially commissioned essays, written by more than 50 acknowledged experts from around the world. Covers cutting-edge perspectives and topics, including tourism’s role in globalization, sustainable tourism, and the state’s role in tourism development. Sets an agenda for future tourism research. Includes a wealth of bibliographic references.

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