Critical Debates in Tourism

The book examines perplexing tourism debates such as the relevance of mass tourism, climate change, authenticity, tourism and poverty and slow tourism. It covers applied aspects of sociology, anthropology, humanities and biosciences. It is unique in its presentation and style and will be an essential resource for academics and practitioners.

About the author

Tej Vir Singh is Professor and founding Director of the Centre for Tourism Research & Development (CTRD), Lucknow, India. He is also Founder Editor of the Centre's international journal Tourism Recreation Research. He has produced many international books and papers on tourism development and impacts. He is a fellow of the International Academy for the Study of Tourism (since 1989) and has consulted for the UNEP. He was awarded lifetime honorary professorship of tourism by Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, India.

Product details

• Authors: Tej Singh, Tej Vir Singh
• Assisted by: Tej Vir Singh (Editor)
• Publisher: Channel View Publications
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.08.2012
• EAN: 9781845413415
• ISBN: 978-1-84541-341-5
• No. of pages: 418
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 632 g
• Series: Aspects of Tourism; Aspects of Tourism
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Miscellaneous