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Book SynopsisIt often seems that there is more confusion than consensus regarding tourism theory. Does tourism have theories it can truly own, or does it just borrow from other academic disciplines? It can be difficult to understand the theories and conceptual frameworks available, and how to apply these ideas to a research endeavour. This book reviews theoretical perspectives on tourism from planning and management, through marketing and host communities to the tourism consumers themselves. Covering issues such as tour guiding, rural tourism development and destination image, it provides a complete guide to the industry. Including pedagogical features throughout, this book is an accessible approach to a controversial subject.
Table of Contents1: Theoretical Perspectives on Tourism-An Introduction Part 1: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES ON TOURISM PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT 2: Theoretical Perspectives on Tourism Planning and Development 3: Theoretical Perspectives on Stakeholders in Tourism Management 4: Theoretical Perspectives on Tour guiding 5: Theoretical Perspectives on Rural Tourism Development 6: Theoretical Perspectives on Tourism Innovation 7: Theoretical Perspectives on Tourism Systems and Sustainability Part 2: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES ON TOURISM MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS 8: Theoretical Perspectives on Tourism Marketing 9: Theoretical Perspectives on Destination Image Part 3: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES ON HOST COMMUNITIES AND GUESTS 10: Theoretical Perspectives in the Study of Community Residents and Tourism 11: Theoretical Perspectives on Tourism and Sustainable Community Development 12: Theoretical Perspectives on Identity and Culture Part 4: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES ON TOURISM CONSUMERS 13: Theoretical Perspectives on Place Perceptions 14: Theoretical Perspectives on Environmental Attitudes and Travel Choices Part 5: CONCLUSION 15: Theory and the Future of Tourism Research 16: Appendix: Additional Theories Applied in the Context of Tourism
