A Companion to Tourism

by Alan A. Lew (Editor), Allan M. Williams, Colin Michael Hall (Editor)

This groundbreaking "Companion" offers readers an opportunity to reassess key themes in contemporary tourism studies in the light of recent theoretical developments in tourism studies and the social sciences, as well as dramatic changes in the operating environment for tourism.
A critical overview of current research in tourism studies.
Offers readers an opportunity to reassess key themes in tourism studies in the light of recent developments, such as terrorist attacks, SARS and the financial failure of airlines.
Comprises 48 specially commissioned essays, written by more than 50 acknowledged experts from around the world.
Covers cutting-edge perspectives and topics, including tourism's role in globalization, sustainable tourism, and the state's role in tourism development.
Sets an agenda for future tourism research.
Includes a wealth of bibliographic references.

640 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Geography, Planning and Recreation at Northern Arizona University, USA

Alan A. Lew, Ph.D., AICP, is Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Geography, Planning and Recreation at Northern Arizona University where he teaches courses in geography, tourism and urban planning. He has edited nine books and published over 50 book chapters and journal articles. He is the Editor-in-chief of the journal Tourism Geographies, and has been teaching web-based courses in sustainable tourism, geography and urban planning since the mid-1990s.

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