Tourism Reassessed: Blight or Blessing

ISBN-13: 9780750647052 / Angielski / Miękka / 2000 / 152 str.

Frances Brown

Opis

This work provides a balanced assessment of the effects of tourism on 20th-century life and evaluates its significance in international relations. Inspired by Sir George Young's book, Tourism: Blessing or Blight?, this book places tourism firmly within its wider context.

Recenzje

'Accessible, informed and interesting approach to complex issues.'
Brian Wheeller, Senior Lecturer in Tourism, The University of Birmingham

'Students will find it an extremely useful introduction to many issues, however, without being overwhelmed by long arguments'
Alan Machin, Leeds Metropolitan University

Spis treści

The context - Introduction; Tourism's place within international relations; Tourism and external events- a two way influence; Tourism's institutions - where do they fit in?; The specifics - Environmental impacts; Economic and employment impacts; Social and cultural impacts on hosts and guests; Heritage, the past and authenticity; What is to be done? - Evaluating the evaluators; So why do people travel?; Conclusion; The future.

O autorze

Frances Brown