Items related to Tourism: An Introduction
Synopsis
`Argued with a real verve, it makes a plea to rethink the role of tourism in modernity seeing it not as a fleeting and marginal element, but as something enduring, emblematic and constitutive of contemporary society. Tourism is seen as a key element of modern life, not an escape from it′ - Mike Crang, Department of Geography, University of Durham
Tourism is a rapidly growing area of student enrolment. Lecturers and students who have waited patiently for an up-to-date, lucid and indispensable teaching and research text, need wait no more. This book is a matchless guide to understanding the theory, practice, development and effects of tourism.
Tourism: An Introduction:
- equips students with a critical perspective of the central processes of tourism and the relationship between tourism and culture
- places tourism at the heart of modern life rather than as a peripheral feature added on after work
- illuminates the relationship between tourism and nation formation, citizenship, consumerism and globalization
- reveals the ritual, performative and embodied dimensions of tourist experience
This book offers readers a major synthesis of modern thought on tourism. It breaks the mould of approaching tourism as a self-contained, compartment of contemporary life and treats it as a major and exciting cultural phenomenon. This is a landmark work in the study of tourism.
Adrian Franklin is the editor of the acclaimed journal Tourist Studies (SAGE Publications).
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Adrian is a prolific researcher, writer and presenter, and is currently editor of SAGE′s HSS journal Tourist Studies. He has written numerous articles for a range of journals, from Journal of Sociology and Body and Society to International Review for the Sociology of Sport and Environment and Planning D. He has written three previous book for SAGE: Tourism: An Introduction (2003), Nature and Social Theory (2002) and Animals and Modern Culture (1999).
He also presents a television show called The Collectors (ABC, Australia).
Review
`Argued with a real verve, it makes a plea to rethink the role of tourism in modernity seeing it not as a fleeting and marginal element, but as something enduring, emblematic and constitutive of contemporary society. Tourism is seen as a key element of modern life, not an escape from it′ - Mike Crang, Department of Geography, University of Durham
′Tourism: A Guide represents the best new work in the study of contemporary
culture. An original thinker and lively writer, Franklin charts the moving
edge of a field that is racing to keep up with its transforming object.
Responding to changes in the nature of tourism itself, Franklin redefines
the very subject of tourist studies and demonstrates the value of embodied
and performative approaches to tourism as a feature of everyday life.
Tourism: A Guide is essential reading′ - Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, New York University, Author of Destination Culture: Tourism, Museums and Heritage
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherSAGE Publications Ltd
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 0761967613
- ISBN 13 9780761967613
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages312
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 86.65
Shipping:
US$ 2.64
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Tourism: An Introduction
Seller: HPB-Movies, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_392937919
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Tourism: An Introduction
Seller: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_404223085
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Tourism: An Introduction
Seller: Campus Bookstore, Denton, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. ARRIVES IN 2-4 BUSINESS DAYS if you choose Expedited Shipping! Minor damage to parts of text, may include water or spine damage. Overall, still a fine copy for classroom use! Ships same or next day. Expedited shipping: 3-5 business days, Standard shipping: 4-14 business days. Seller Inventory # mon0000011260
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Tourism: An Introduction
Published by
Sage Publications UK 01/03/2003, 2003
ISBN 10: 0761967613
ISBN 13: 9780761967613
Used
Softcover
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9780761967613
Quantity: 2 available
Seller Image
Tourism: An Introduction
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Seller Inventory # wbb0023103354
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Tourism: An Introduction
Published by
Sage Publications UK 01/03/2003, 2003
ISBN 10: 0761967613
ISBN 13: 9780761967613
Used
Softcover
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780761967613
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Tourism: An Introduction
Seller: medimops, Berlin, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. Seller Inventory # M00761967613-G
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Tourism : An Introduction
Published by
SAGE Publications, Limited, 2003
ISBN 10: 0761967613
ISBN 13: 9780761967613
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP11400358
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Tourism: An Introduction
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Library sticker on front cover. Seller Inventory # 9411540
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Tourism: An Introduction
Published by
SAGE Publications Inc, United States, Thousand Oaks, 2003
ISBN 10: 0761967613
ISBN 13: 9780761967613
Used
Paperback
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. `Argued with a real verve, it makes a plea to rethink the role of tourism in modernity seeing it not as a fleeting and marginal element, but as something enduring, emblematic and constitutive of contemporary society. Tourism is seen as a key element of modern life, not an escape from it - Mike Crang, Department of Geography, University of Durham Tourism is a rapidly growing area of student enrolment. Lecturers and students who have waited patiently for an up-to-date, lucid and indispensable teaching and research text, need wait no more. This book is a matchless guide to understanding the theory, practice, development and effects of tourism. Tourism: An Introduction: - equips students with a critical perspective of the central processes of tourism and the relationship between tourism and culture - places tourism at the heart of modern life rather than as a peripheral feature added on after work - illuminates the relationship between tourism and nation formation, citizenship, consumerism and globalization - reveals the ritual, performative and embodied dimensions of tourist experience This book offers readers a major synthesis of modern thought on tourism. It breaks the mould of approaching tourism as a self-contained, compartment of contemporary life and treats it as a major and exciting cultural phenomenon. This is a landmark work in the study of tourism. Adrian Franklin is the editor of the acclaimed journal Tourist Studies (SAGE Publications). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004623127
Quantity: 3 available