Tourism Alternatives: Potentials and Problems in the Development of Tourism - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471948810 ISBN 13: 9780471948810

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1994

Synopsis

The growth of tourism as a social phenomenon and the tourist industry as an economic enterprise has been dramatic over the last half of the 20th century. Tourism has become a major economic force, altering home patterns, living standards and income distribution. The expansion of tourism activities has coincided with significant cultural, political and environmental changes brought about by technological advancement. This study attempts to capture the interdisciplinary and theoretical questions put forward by alternative forms of tourism. It not only considers theoretical implications, but also examines case studies to form a proposed agenda for future research.

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Review

"A major and valuable collection of essays on the subject of alternative forms of tourism or, better yet, on sustainable tourism. . . . A mandatory element of any undergraduate and graduate tourism student's reading list."--Annals of Tourism Research

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Edited by Valene L. Smith and William R. Eadington

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471948810
• ISBN 13: 9780471948810
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 270
• Editor: Smith Valene L., Eadington William R.