The SAGE handbook of tourism studies [electronic resource]/ edited by Tazim Jamal and Mike Robinson.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: The Evolution and Contemporary Positioning of Tourism as a Focus of Study / Tazim Jamal and Mike Robinson -- Tourism and Hospitality / David Bel -- lAnthropological Interventions in Tourism Studies / Naomi Leite and Nelson Graburn -- The Sociology of Tourism / Adrian Franklin -- The Diverse Dynamics of Cultural Studies and Tourism / David Crouch -- Tourism, Popular Culture and the Media / Philip Long and Mike Robinson -- Histories of Tourism / John K. Walton -- Tourism Geographies: A Review of Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities / Sanjay K. Nepal -- Development Studies and Tourism / David J. Telfer -- Economics of International Tourism / John Fletcher -- Power, Politics, and Political Science: The Politicization of Tourism / Linda K. Richter -- Tourism and Natural Resources / Andrew Holden -- Tourism: A Strategic Business Perspective / Nigel Evans -- Tourism, Religion, and Spirituality / Richard Sharpley -- Breaking Down the System: How Volunteer Tourism Contributes to New Ways of Viewing Commodified Tourism / Stephen Wearing and Jess Ponting -- Theme Parks and the Representation of Culture and Nature: The Consumer Aesthetics of Presentation and Performance / Keith Hollinshead -- Architecture and Urban Planning: Practical and Theoretical Contributions / Robert Mugerauer Jr. -- Tourism and Heritage Conservation / Aylin Orbaşli and Simon Woodward -- The Challenges and Prospects for Sustainable Tourism and Ecotourism in Developing Countries / Joseph E. Mbaiwa and Amanda L. Stronza -- Rural Tourism: An Overview / Bernard Lane -- Transportation and Tourism: A Symbiotic Relationship? / Stephen Page and Yue (Gurt) GeInnovative -- Approaches for Managing Conservation and Use Challenges in the National Parks: Insights from Canada / Kathleen Rettie, A. P. Clevenger, and Adam Ford -- Planning for Tourism at Local and Regional Levels: Principles, Practices and Possibilities / Brian King and Michael Pearlman -- Destination Marketing Organizations: Convention and Visitors Bureaus -- Robert C. Ford and William C. Peeper -- Destination Management: New Challenges, New Needs / Rich Harrill -- Tourism Safety and Security / Peter E. Tarlow -- Festivals, Events, and Tourism / Bernadette Quinn -- Tourism as Postcolonialism / Hazel Tucker and John Akama -- Thanatourism and Its Discontents: An Appraisal of a Decade's Work with Some Future Issues and Directions / Tony Seaton -- Tourism and Performance / Tim Edensor -- Information Technology: Shaping the Past, Present, and Future of Tourism / Ulrike Gretzel and Daniel R. Fesenmaier / Global Tourism Business Operations - Theoretical Frameworks and Key Issues / Keith G. Debbage and Suzanne Gallaway -- Tourism and International Policy: Neoliberalism and Beyond / R. E. Wood -- Ethical Perspectives: Exploring the Ethical Landscape of Tourism / Mick Smith -- Gender and Tourism Discourses: Advancing the Gender Project in Tourism Studies / Cara Aitchison -- Tourism Studies and the New Mobilities Paradigm (NMP) / Mišela Mavrič and John Urry -- Tourism and Languaging / Alison Phipps -- Methodologies and Methods / G. R. Jennings -- Conclusions: Tourism Studies—Past Omissions, Emergent Challenges / Mike Robinson and Tazim Jamal.

Electronic reproduction. Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, Inc., 2009. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions.