Research themes for tourism.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Robinson, P., author.

Contributor:

Heitmann, Sine.

Dieke, Peter U. C.

Robinson, Peter, 1979-

C.A.B. International.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tourism--Research.

Tourism.

Heritage tourism--Research.

Heritage tourism.

Research.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvi, 291 pages)

Place of Publication:

Wallingford : CABI, 2011.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Summary:

This book introduces a broad range of themes within tourism research. As such, it seeks to provide some explanation and contextualization of each topic, supported by applied case studies (where appropriate), international examples and detailed discourse around some of the current contemporary debates in tourism management. The book consists of 20 major chapters on the different types of tourism.

Contents:

Contributors; Introduction; 1 From Mass Tourism to Niche Tourism; 2 Aspects of Tourism Development; 3 Tourist Behaviour and Tourism Motivation; 4 Authenticity in Tourism; 5 The Semiotics of Tourism; 6 Sustainable and Alternative Tourism; 7 Community Tourism; 8 Rural Tourism; 9 Slow Food, Slow Cities and Slow Tourism; 10 Events, Festivals and the Arts; 11 Sport and Adventure Tourism; 12 Cultural Tourism and Accessibility; 13 Heritage Tourism; 14 Tourism and Film; 15 Dark Tourism; 16 LGBT Tourism; 17 Gastronomy and Tourism; 18 Religious Tourism; 19 Health and Medical Tourism.

Notes:

Title from title screen (last viewed on Jan. 28, 2014).

ISBN:

978-1-84593-684-6

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.