Tourism Alternatives
Potential Problems in the Development of Tourism
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 25. March 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-471-94881-0 (ISBN)
Description
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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Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
Ill.
Dimensions
Height: 227 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
440 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-94881-0 (9780471948810)
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Content
INTRODUCTION: The Emergence of Alternative Forms of Tourism; PART 1 - THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES: Alternative Tourism: Concepts, Classifications and Questions; Making the Alternative Sustainable: Lessons from Development for Tourism; PART 2 - CASE STUDIES: Tourism as an Element in Sustainable Development; Tourism by Train: Its Role in Alternative Tourism; Tourism Alternatives in an Era of Global Climatic Change.