Tourism: The Key Concepts

Tourism: The Key Concepts
ISBN-10
0415677920
ISBN-13
9780415677929
Series
Tourism
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
370
Language
English
Published
2012
Publisher
Routledge
Author
Peter Robinson

Description

"...offers a comprehensive collection of the most frequently studies concepts in the field. Within the text, key terms, concepts, typologies and frameworks are examined in the context of the broader social sciences, blending together theory and practice to explore the scope of the subject. Terms covered include: authenticity, destination management, geographies of tourism, hospitality, LGBT tourism, mobility, planning, society and culture, sociology in tourism, tourism strategy. Each entry contextualizes, defines and debates the concept discussed, providing an excellent starting point for those studying tourism for the first time, and a quick reference for those who are more experienced. With case studies, examples and further reading throughout, this text will be invaluable for all undergraduate and postgraduate tourism students."--Cover.

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