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Aiming to explore theoretical advances in tourism studies, this book explores the relationship between tourism, sustainable development and empowerment. The theoretical framework is explored across three levels through five case studies drawn from the South Pacific.

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"...makes an important contribution to the literature on tourism and development." -Regina Scheyvens, TOURISM MANAGEMENT (Aug 2006)

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Introduction. Tourism and development: theories and relationships. What is empowerment? Tourism development in the South Pacific. International cooperation or disguised dependency? The South Pacific region. Empowerment at the national level. Empowerment and disempowerment at the village level. Empowerment and sustainability through village ownership. Sustainability through empowerment and an adaptive response. Tourism development, sustainability and empowerment. References.

Empowerment for Sustainable Tourism Development 7

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      Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 15/01/2003
      ISBN13: 9780080439464, 978-0080439464
      ISBN10: 0080439462

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Aiming to explore theoretical advances in tourism studies, this book explores the relationship between tourism, sustainable development and empowerment. The theoretical framework is explored across three levels through five case studies drawn from the South Pacific.

      Trade Review
      "...makes an important contribution to the literature on tourism and development." -Regina Scheyvens, TOURISM MANAGEMENT (Aug 2006)

      Table of Contents
      Introduction. Tourism and development: theories and relationships. What is empowerment? Tourism development in the South Pacific. International cooperation or disguised dependency? The South Pacific region. Empowerment at the national level. Empowerment and disempowerment at the village level. Empowerment and sustainability through village ownership. Sustainability through empowerment and an adaptive response. Tourism development, sustainability and empowerment. References.

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