Understanding Tourism

1st Edition

A Critical Introduction

Kevin Hannam; Dan Knox
eISBN-13: 9781446246597

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This text introduces tourism students to concepts drawn from critical theory, cultural studies and the social sciences. It does so with a light and readable touch, highlighting the ideas that underlie contemporary critical tourism studies in a practical and engaging way. </p>
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<p>Specifically, the authors examine how post-structuralist thought has led to a re-imagining of power relationships and the ways in which they are central to the production and consumption of tourism experiences. </p>
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<p>Eleven clear, relevant chapters provide an accessible introduction to tourism defining, explaining and developing the key issues and methods in this exciting field.</p>
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<p>These topics include:</p>
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<p>• Regulating Tourism</p>
<p>• Commodifying Tourism</p>
<p>• Embodying Tourism</p>
<p>• Performing Tourism</p>
<p>• Tourism and the Everyday</p>
<p>• Tourism and the Other</p>
<p>• Tourism and the Environment</p>
<p>• Tourism and the Past</p>
<p>• Tourism Mobilities</p>
<p>• Researching Tourism</p>
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<p>A strong teaching text, this will be well received by lecturers seeking an authoritative, multi-disciplinary book on contemporary tourism and by students who want a practical, grounded introduction which understands their learning and research needs.

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ISBNs 9781446204290, 1446246590, 9781412922784, 9781446246597, 9781412922777, 9781412922777, 9781412922784, 9781412922784
Language English
Number of Pages 240
Edition 1st