Mineral Springs Resorts in Global Perspective - Spa Histories

Summary

This is the first scholarly book to cover the modern history of spa (mineral springs) resorts, from the eighteenth to the twentieth century, over most of the Western world. It casts its net widely to examine social, cultural, political and medical themes across eight countries and three continents. This book was published as a special issue of the Journal of Tourism History.

Product details

• Authors: John K. (University of the Basque Country Walton
• Assisted by: John K. Walton (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.07.2013
• EAN: 9780415825610
• ISBN: 978-0-415-82561-0
• No. of pages: 226
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Urban, spatial and country planning; TRAVEL / Special Interest / Ecotourism, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Service, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Urban, environmental science, engineering & technology, Eco-tourist guides, Urban & municipal planning, Urban communities, Urban and municipal planning and policy, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Hospitality and service industries, Service industries, Travel guides: eco-tourism / ‘green’ tourism