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Taylor & Francis Ltd Tourism Development and the Environment: Beyond
Book SynopsisTourism Development and the Environment: Beyond Sustainability? challenges the sustainable tourism development paradigm that has come to dominate both theoretical and practical approaches to tourism development over the last two decades. It extends the sustainable tourism debate beyond the arguably managerialist 'blueprint' and destination-focused approach that continues to characterise even the most recent 'sustainability' agenda within tourism development. Reviewing the evolution of the sustainable tourism development concept, its contemporary manifestations in academic literature and policy developments and processes, the author compares its limitations to prevailing political-economic, socio-cultural and environmental contexts. He then proposes alternative approaches to tourism development which, nevertheless, retain environmental sustainability as a prerequisite of tourism development. This book also acts as an introduction to the Earthscan series Tourism, Environment and Development. About the series: 'Tourism, Environment and Development' aims to explore, within a variety of contexts, the developmental role of tourism as it relates explicitly to its environmental consequences. Each book will review critically and challenge 'traditional' perspectives on (sustainable) tourism development, exploring new approaches that reflect contemporary economic, socio-cultural and political contexts.Trade Review'Tourism Development and the Environment: Beyond Sustainability? is a timely, refreshing, and thought-provoking critique of sustainable tourism development. Challenging us to re-examine the very nature of sustainability, globalisation, and the tourism industry as a capitalist endeavour, it is essential reading [which is] sure to generate future debate.' David J. Telfer, Department of Tourism and Environment, Brock University, Canada 'Is sustainable tourism an idea 'whose time has now passed'? Or does uncritical allegiance to this notion blind us to the substantial economic benefits tourism brings to (differentially structured) global destinations? Sharpley says it does, and his case is cogently argued, empirically-based and compelling. The debate over international tourism has been raised to a new level.' David Harrison, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, University of the South Pacific, Fiji Islands 'well-crafted biij..recommended to all levels of undergraduate students as well as professionals.' J.R McDonald, Eastern Michigan University, Choice, 2010. 'This is a good book. It is clearly written... is critical of much coventional thinking, and contains succint summaries. As the first substantial critique of sustainability in the context of tourism, it merits serious attention. Furthermore, the book is good value for money and, as such, could be a good choice as a course text, as well as provocative reading for those who continue to espouse sustainable development uncritically.' Geoffery Wall, Tourism ReviewTable of ContentsSeries Preface Introduction 1. Tourism, Development and the Environment: An Introduction 2. Tourism and Development: From Economic Growth to Sustainability 3. Sustainable Tourism Development: A Critique 4. Tourism, Globalisation and 'Post-development' 5. Tourism Environments 6. Tourism as Capitalism 7. Destination Capitals: An Alternative Framework for Tourism Development References Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Worldwide Destinations Casebook
Book SynopsisWorldwide Destinations Casebook features 38 comprehensive case studies of international tourism destinations, 10 of them brand new and 28 updated. A companion to the core textbook Worldwide Destinations 5th edition, these cases contextulaise the learning and provide real life illustrations of the theories covered.This new edition covers subjects such as climate change, eco-tourism, destination regeneration and social impact. Case studies are drawn from all regions of the world and include: London Docklands regeneration A tourism strategy for Morocco 'New World' tourism - Outbound tourism from China Antarctica: tourism or conservation? Re-visioning tired destinations: Australia's gold coast Tourism in New York The Way of St. James: the pilgrimage as a cultural resource Ecotourism in the Ecuadorian Amazon The casebook brings a range of benefits to the classroom and by encouraging active learning allows students to gain valuable experience in: Problem solving and decision making Focusing on key issues within a clearly defined situation The development or honing of critical thinking skills Recognising that there is no one 'correct' answer to a problem Judging the relevance of different types of evidence and techniques Worldwide Destinations Casebook is the ultimate resource for contectualizing theory and is essential reading for any tourism student.Table of ContentsPart 1 Introduction; Chapter 1 How to use this Book; Part 2 Cases Illustrating the Elements of the Geography of Travel and Tourism Mobilities Crisis and Risk Management in Tourism Understanding the ‘New Tourist’ Analysing the World Pattern of International Tourism Flows The Galápagos Islands The way of St James The Impact of Climate Change on Tourism The Significance of the El Niño Effect for Tourism Managing Transport at the Tourism Destination Low-Cost Carriers Space Tourism as Agent of Poverty Alleviation; Part 3 Cases Illustrating Regional Travel and Tourism Geography European Policy and Tourism London Docklands – Waterfront Regeneration and Tourism Development The New Forest The Isle of Man Bruges The Impact of Winter Sports Tourism in the Austrian and Swiss Alps Berlin Venice Tourism Issues in Yemen Managing Nile Cruise Tourism Campfire Vision 2010 Dubai Township Tourism Adventure Tourism in Nepal The Maldives Kangaroo Island The Revisioning of Tired Destinations Outbound Tourism from China Tourism in Macau Tourism in New York City Nunavut Tourism in Hawaii The Regeneration of Rio de Janeiro Ecotourism in the Ecuadorian Amazon Antarctica; Part 4 Useful Sources Sources to Support Work on the Case Studies;
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Cambridge University Press The Future Of eMarkets Multidimensional Market Mechanisms
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Cambridge University Press The Politics of Trade in Safavid Iran
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Cambridge University Press European and Islamic Trade in the Early Ottoman State
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Cambridge University Press Merchant Enterprise in Britain
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Cambridge University Press West African Slavery and Atlantic Commerce The Senegal River Valley 17001860 77 African Studies Series Number 77
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Cambridge University Press Evaluating Health Risks
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Cambridge University Press Evaluating Hlth Risks
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Cambridge University Press The Cuban Slave Market 17901880
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Cambridge University Press The Cuban Slave Market 17901880 Cambridge Latin American Studies Series Number 79
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Cambridge University Press West African Slavery and Atlantic Commerce The Senegal River Valley 17001860 77 African Studies Series Number 77
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Cambridge University Press The Transition to a Colonial Economy
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Cambridge University Press Applied Methods for Trade Policy Analysis
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Cambridge University Press The Brandy Trade under the Ancien Régime
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Cambridge University Press Shelf Life
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Cambridge University Press Shelf Life
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Cambridge University Press The Politics of Trade in Safavid Iran
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Cambridge University Press The Brandy Trade Under the Ancien Regime
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Cambridge University Press The Political Economy of Shopkeeping in Milan 1886 1922
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Cambridge University Press The Domino and the EighteenthCentury London Masquerade
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Cambridge University Press Medieval Market Morality Life Law and Ethics in the English Marketplace 12001500
Book SynopsisThis important study examines the market trade of medieval England by providing a wide-ranging critique of the moral and legal imperatives that underpinned retail trade. James Davis shows how market-goers were influenced not only by practical and economic considerations of price, quality, supply and demand, but also by the moral and cultural environment within which such deals were conducted. This book draws on a broad range of cross-disciplinary evidence, from the literary works of William Langland and the sermons of medieval preachers, to state, civic and guild laws, Davis scrutinises everyday market behaviour through case studies of small and large towns, using the evidence of manor and borough courts. From these varied sources, Davis teases out the complex relationship between morality, law and practice and demonstrates that even the influence of contemporary Christian ideology was not necessarily incompatible with efficient and profitable everyday commerce.Trade Review'The task James Davis has set himself in this excellent book is to describe [the] regulations, morals, attitudes and prejudices [of the medieval market], and then to examine through case studies of individual markets precisely how they circumscribed the interaction of forces of supply and demand … What emerges from his exposition is a nuanced perspective on what people thought of markets … Davis has done us an important service by showing us another important way in which the long road to the modern economy can be traced back to a period earlier than most historians in the past would have thought likely.' Shami Ghosh, Reviews in History (history.ac.uk/reviews)'An important new book that makes a major contribution to what is now a mature field … Davis successfully bridges the gap between cultural history and economic history, showing how values and ideals were intertwined with the economy and vice versa. By bringing these two fields of enquiry together, Davis advances our understanding of both fields and illustrates the benefits of working across established scholarly boundaries.' Journal of British Studies'… [an] ambitious and learned book … This book will intrigue readers … a rich study which draws on an exceptionally broad range of primary sources …' Journal of Continuity and ChangeTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Images of market trade; 2. Regulation of the market; 3. The behaviour of market traders; 4. An evolving market morality?; Conclusion; Bibliography.
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Cambridge University Press Book Clubs and Book Commerce
Book SynopsisIn the twentieth century, cumulative millions of readers received books by mail from clubs like the Book-of-the-Month Club, the Book Society or Bertelsmann Club. This Element offers an introduction to book clubs as a distribution channel and cultural phenomenon, and shows that book clubs and book commerce are linked inextricably. It argues that a global perspective is necessary to understand the cultural and economic impact of book clubs in the twentieth and into the twenty-first century. It also explores central reasons for book club membership, condensing them into four succinct categories: convenience, community, concession and, most importantly, curation. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Book clubs: definition and basic structure; 3. Books for the masses: book clubs in the twentieth century; 4. Chances and challenges for book clubs today; 5. Conclusions and outlook.
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Pocket Guide to Coinop Vending Machines
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd The William Spratling Legacy
Book SynopsisWilliam Spratling was a U.S. educator whose artistic impact caused a successful silver jewelry industry to arise in Taxco, Mexico, in the 1940s. This book examines Spratling''s Mexican work and explores how his talent attracted the attention of the U.S. Interior Department. In 1945, he was invited to create a similar program for Alaska, where it was felt that the indigenous people needed to be encouraged for their own artistic expression and economic gain. Thirty never-before-seen Alaskan models, lost for over 50 years, have been found and now are preserved at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian. These and original designs for the project, made in 1949, are presented here along with Spratling's original 1945 report to the Arts and Crafts Board. Also featured are Spratling's designs that inspired a new company's formation to carry on his legacy at Taxco. Clearly, innovation in designs and inspiration for generations of new artists have risen from Spratling's work.
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Chronicles of a Fashion Buyer
Book SynopsisFashion is a business of smoke and mirrors, notorious for crushing the souls of most who dare to be part of the industry. Go on a global expedition with New York City-based fashion buyer, strategist, and consultant, Mercedes Gonzalez, as she learns that there is no glamour in fashion and that only cutthroat corporate espionage prevails. From politicking with blood diamond dealers and Russian kingpins to living in indigenous villages, she has relied on her street smarts and fear of her uncle in order to outwit the industry tyrants at their own game. The underdog becomes the overlord (at-large). You''ll want to grab a notebook for all the business (and life) tips this read has to offer. Advance warning, this book will convince you to become a proponent of child labor, an advocate of GMO, and a cynic of organic cotton.
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OM Book Service Loose Leaf for Retailing Management
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HarperCollins Focus Target Story
Book SynopsisThe Target Story will help you understand and adopt the competitive strategies, workplace culture, and daily business practices that enabled the big box store to become the retail giant it is today.In an industry that has seen constant disruption over the last two decades, Target has experienced tremendous growth. Establishing a strong eCommerce business and cultivating a sought-after in-store experience has kept this iconic brand at the top of the retail game. From same-day fulfillment to brand partnerships, Target has successfully fought the domination of online marketplaces by thinking outside the big box.The growth, prosperity, and expansion strategies that can be gleaned from the history of the Target Corporation amounts to a masterclass in business. Yet, the Target story has never been adequately presented. Until now.Through the story of Target, you’ll learn:How to remain nimble in times of tremendous change.
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Arcadia Publishing (SC) Portlands Hawthorne Boulevard
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Arcadia Publishing Stuckeys
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Arcadia Publishing The Denver Dry Goods
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History Press Philadelphias Strawbridge Clothier
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History Press Tattered Cover Book Store
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Arcadia Publishing (SC) Crystal Palace Market
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Fashion Supply Chain Management
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe book highlights the significance of supply chain management in the textile and apparel industry. * Jin Su, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA *This book covers topics which are missing in most supply chain textbooks. * Arnab Majumdar, Columbia College Chicago, USA *Table of ContentsExtended Contents Preface 1 The Supply Chain and the Fashion Industry 2 The Global Factors that Impact the Supply Chain 3 Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability 4 Key Players and Departments 5 Raw Materials 6 Sourcing and Production 7 Quality Assurance 8 Logistics 9 The Flow of Information Through the Supply Chain 10 Supply Chain Financing 11 The Retailer 12 The Consumer Glossary Credits Index
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Retailing in Emerging Markets
Book SynopsisJaya Halepete Iyer is a retail professional with more than 15 years of experience in the global fashion industry. She was previously Assistant Professor at Marymount University, USA, where she taught a Fashion in the Global Marketplace course. Shubhapriya Bennur is Assistant Professor in the Textiles Merchandising & Fashion Design Department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA.Trade ReviewIf you are looking for a text that provides a clear and concise introduction to global retailing, this is the text for you. The text provides instructors with ancillary materials that can be adapted to a student’s learning outcomes and assessments. -- Leo Archambault, Mount Ida College, USAAn easy-to-read, student-friendly overview of emerging global markets. -- Barbara Stewart, University of Houston, USARetailing in Emerging Markets is a comprehensive analysis of the current challenges and opportunities that the retail industry needs to consider when expanding into these new areas. -- Catharine Weiss, Lasell College, USATable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments 1. Emerging Markets 2. Brazil 3. South Korea 4. China 5. India 6. Russia 7. Turkey 8. Thailand 9. Mexico 10. Qatar 11. Future of Emerging Markets Glossary Index
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Arcadia Publishing Wanamaker's: Meet Me at the Eagle
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC In Fashion
Book SynopsisThis 2nd Edition of Elaine Stone's best-selling text, In Fashion, offers a clear introduction to the fashion industry that is as dynamic as the business itself. Through concise language and full-color photographs, author Elaine Stone provides students with an overview of fashion, from its history, cyclical nature, and development to the materials, producers, and retailers who impact the business on a global level. Whether their plans include design, product development, merchandising, buying, manufacturing, or entrepreneurship, students will gain a thorough understanding of how the industry works and what lies ahead for them professionally.Table of ContentsThe Changing World of Fashion The Nature of Fashion The Environment of Fashion The Movement of Fashion The Business of Fashion The Primary Level: The Materials of Fashion Textiles: Fibers and Fabrics Leather and Fur The Secondary Level: The Producers of Fashion Product Development Fashion Apparel: Women's, Men's, Children's, and Teen's Accessories The Retail Level: The Markets for Fashion Global Sourcing and Merchandising Fashion Retailing So You Want to Be in Fashion?
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History Press Randhurst Suburban Chicagos Grandest Shopping
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History Press Burdines Sunshine Fashions the Florida Store
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Arcadia Publishing Abraham and Straus Its Worth a Trip from Anywhere
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Arcadia Publishing Inc. Country Stores of Vermont A History and Guide
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Black Rabbit Books The Imaginative Explorer's Guide to the Mall
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BIS Publishers B.V. 1 to 1 The essence of Retail Branding and Design
Book SynopsisRetail mirrors society and as society is constantly changing retail has to be able to anticipate these changes in order to maintain its right of existence. In short; act, react or suffer! This book covers all the facets of retail branding, holistic formula development and the essential one-to-one relationship with your customers. It is the second book of Michel van Tongeren. The first book ‘Retail Branding: from stopping power to shopping power.’ was about how retail branding works. This new book is also about that topic, but perhaps more about how you can achieve great branding in retail. It explains how to be alert to the changes and all possible chances that lie ahead, how to get a deep insight about your brand, and how to translate your brand into an excellent operating retail formula. These topics are visualised in the Platform Development Model©, which functions as the foundation of this book. The book is practical, because it can be used as a manual for retailers, for people that want to start their own retail business, or for anyone who wants to get to know more about this topic. The book is relevant for physical stores as well as virtual retail. It is easy to use because of the many examples and clear models. The book is inspirational too, because it tells about the dynamics in our lives, our changing needs and our favourite pastime: shopping!
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