| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource. |
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data file |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Series |
Aspects of tourism ; 63
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Aspects of tourism ; 63.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
This book explores and challenges the relationship between tourism and development and establishes a conceptual link between the discrete yet interconnected disciplines of tourism studies and development studies. This revised and expanded second edition provides not only a comprehensive theoretical foundation in development studies but also a critical analysis of contemporary themes and issues relevant to the study of tourism and its potential contribution to development. |
| Contents |
Part 1. Tourism and Development: Conceptual Perspectives -- Part 2. Relationship between Development and Tourism -- Part 3. Barriers and Challenges to Tourism Development. |
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Part 1. Tourism and Development: Conceptual Perspectives -- 1. Tourism: A Vehicle for Development? -- 2. Evolution of Development Theory and Tourism -- Part 2. Relationship between Development and Tourism -- 3. Tourism and Economic Development Issues -- 4. Tourism and Poverty Reduction -- 5. Tourism and Regional Development Issues -- 6. Tourism and Community Development Issues -- 7. Tourism and Socio-cultural Development Issues -- 8. Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Socio-economic Development -- 9. Tourism, Development and the Environment -- Part 3. Barriers and Challenges to Tourism Development -- 10. Towards a New Political Economy of Global Tourism Revisited -- 11. Tourism, Climate Change and Development -- 12. Consumption of Tourism -- 13. Human Rights Issues in Tourism Development -- 14. Tourism, Development and International Studies -- 15. Sustainability: A Barrier to Tourism Development? -- 16. Conclusion: Tourism and Development. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Tourism.
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Tourism. |
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Economic development.
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Economic development. |
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economic development. |
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industries -- General. |
| Added Author |
Sharpley, Richard, 1956-
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Telfer, David J.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Sharpley, Richard. Tourism and Development (2nd edition) : Concepts and Issues. Clevedon : Channel View Publications, ©2014 |
| ISBN |
9781845414740 (electronic book) |
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1845414748 (electronic book) |
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1322294089 (e-book) |
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9781322294087 (e-book) |
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9781845414733 (hardback ; alkaline paper) |
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184541473X (hardback ; alkaline paper) |
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9781845414726 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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1845414721 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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