Tourism and Humour (Aspects of Tourism): 68 - Softcover

Philip L. Pearce; Anja Pabel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1845415086 ISBN 13: 9781845415082

Publisher: Channel View Publications Ltd, 2015

Synopsis

Tourism and Humour

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Review

This pioneering work opens the eyes to the manifold and often surprising links between humor and tourism. Though its subject is fun, it is a serious psychological study. Departing from some basic theories of humor, it brings together in a highly readable form the many contemporary perspectives in psychology to the study of humor, and illustrates their deployment by a wealth of examples from manifold sources. --Erik Cohen, Professor Emeritus, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel

This is a most enjoyable serious academic read! I find myself smiling, laughing, learning, feeling amused and inspired while reading this insightful yet pleasurable book. The light-hearted writing style integrates underlying theories and examples of humor in tourism contexts, with personal insights permeated throughout the discourse. The authors successfully demonstrated that humor is no laughing matter and serves important roles in the tourist experience. --Cathy Hsu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

This is a wonderful book to read and not surprisingly is full of great jokes. It is richly documented and extensively researched. Sprinkled with great case studies throughout, the book is a pioneering work in the use and influence of humour in tourism. Every serious scholar in this field should pick up a copy and read this work from cover to cover. --Alastair M. Morrison, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Purdue University, USA

About the Author

Philip L. Pearce is Foundation Professor of Tourism at James Cook University, Australia. His research focuses on tourist behaviour, notably tourist motivation and experience, tourism and communities and tourism education and research. Anja Pabel has recently completed her PhD at James Cook University, Australia. Her main research interests are: tourist behaviour, humour research, marine tourism and the experience economy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Channel View Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1845415086
• ISBN 13: 9781845415082
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 184