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Tourism Studies and the Social Sciences

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Based upon a social science approach to understanding the significance of tourism in contemporary society, Andrew Holden’s fascinating book highlights tourism as a multidisciplinary area of study with rich and varied theoretical underpinnings. Here, Holden introduces social science disciplines and applies relevant theories to the understanding of tourism. He investigates how the economic and political structures of society influence the manifestation of tourism at a global level, and subsequently considers a variety of topical issues including citizenship and social exclusion, tourism as a form of trade, consumerism, the consequences of tourism, and feminism and ethics. Each chapter Punctuated with study and teaching aids, chapter summaries and ‘think points’ to encourage reflection, this excellent, broad-ranging textbook provides a wider understanding of tourism’s role in society.

240 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

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One of the best recommended readings during my postgrad year. Holden does know how to digest the complex philosophical theories to something easy to read and understand. I would recommend any tourism student to read this book and i bet you will no longer suffer from a whole range of boring psychology and socilogy theories stuff that the lecture cant provide to you.
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