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Understanding Tourism: Concepts and theories A revised and updated edition of the previously ti

Understanding Tourism: Concepts and theories A revised and updated edition of the previously ti

Paperback by McKercher, Professor Bob (Professor of Tourism in the School of Business, University of Queensland, Australia); Prideaux, Professor Bruce (Emeritus Professor, Central Queensland University, Australia)

Understanding Tourism: Concepts and theories

£37.99

ISBN:
9781915097675
Publication Date:
1 Mar 2024
Edition/language:
A revised and updated edition of the previously ti / English
Publisher:
Goodfellow Publishers Limited
Pages:
256 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 6 - 8 Nov 2024
Understanding Tourism: Concepts and theories

Description

Now in its second edition, Understanding Tourism: Concepts and theories 2nd edn (formerly Tourism Theories: Concepts and models) has been fully revised and updated to reflect current thinking and include new case studies and material on: • International tourism and the political economy of tourism • The quest for sustainability and the net zero imperative • How tourists consume a destination • Crisis and resilience in a COVID-adapted world It is a comprehensive and cohesive text that develops a series of key ideas that deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking. Divided into six parts, and using user friendly language and case studies to contextualise, it takes the reader through the important key theories, models and concepts of tourism, ensuring clear understanding and the ability for critical thinking. Additional resources consist of web links, online videos and teaching reference materials. These can be found at www.goodfellowpublishers.com/TTCM from Academy fellows and other academic links explaining the ideas in the book. A must-have text for tourism and hospitality studies both at years 2/3 undergraduate and post graduate levels.

Contents

Part 1 Setting the stage: Ch 1 - Theories, concepts and models; Ch 2 - Defining tourism; Ch 3 - The structure of tourism; Part 2 - How tourism works: Ch 4 - Attractions; Ch 5 - Access; Ch 6 - Politics of tourism; Ch 7 -Supply and Demand; Part 3 Evolution of tourism: Ch 8 - Lifecycle models; Ch 9 - Tourism as a complex system; Part 4 The Tourist: Ch 10 How tourists consume a destination; Ch 11 - Motivation; Ch 12 - Tourist behaviour; Ch 13 - Tourism and the individual; Ch 14 - Tourism as a socially selective activity; Part 5 - Planning Models: Ch 15 - Destination planning; Ch 16 - Scenarios; Part 6 - Current Issues: Ch 17 - Sustainability and climate change; Ch 18 - Social issues and over tourism; Ch 19 Crisis and Resilience in a COVID-adapted world; Ch 20 - Crisis management; Index

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