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Tourism as a pathway to hope and happiness / edited by Tej Vir Singh, Richard Butler and David A. Fennell.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Aspects of Tourism
- Aspects of Tourism ; v.96
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Tourism--Philosophy.
- Tourism.
- Tourism--Psychological aspects.
- Tourists--Mental health.
- Tourists.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (241 pages)
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Bristol, England : Channel View Publications, [2023]
- Summary:
- This book explores the view that tourism can be a pathway to hope and happiness. It examines the role of tourism in preserving natural and architectural wonders, bringing out the best in tourists and locals and adding economic value if managed sustainably. It is a useful resource for students and researchers in tourism, psychology and philosophy.
- Contents:
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Introduction: Reflection for Acceleration
- Part 1 Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations
- 1 Moving from Positive Psychology to Positive Tourism: A Conceptual Approach
- 2 The Search for Meaning in Life: The Role of Tourism
- 3 Eat Pray Love or Total Recall? Mindfulness and Tourism
- 4 Volunteer Tourism: A Pathway to Hope and Happiness?
- Part 2 Destinations, Settings and Populations
- 5 Familiar Tourists as a Source for Hope, Happiness and the Good Life: In Situ Tourist Tales
- 6 Food Tourism through the Lens of Post-Materialism: Valuing the Cultural Ruralscape
- 7 Family Travel, Positive Psychology and Well-Being
- 8 The Trinidad Carnival and the Promotion of Joie de Vivre
- Part 3 Adjustment and Change
- 9 Retreating towards Subjective Well-Being
- 10 Enrichment and Enlightenment from Engagement with History through Heritage-Based Tourism
- 11 Navigating the New Normal: Restorative Tourism Experiences during Times of Crisis
- 12 Tourism, Hope and Peace: A Counter-Discourse in Palestine
- 13 Deep Peace and the Solo Wilderness Canoe Experience
- Conclusion
- Index
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Description based on print version record.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Singh, Tej Vir Tourism As a Pathway to Hope and Happiness
- ISBN:
- 9781845418564
- 1845418565
- 9781845418571
- 1845418573
- OCLC:
- 1351202610
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