Tourism : principles, practices, philosophies / Charles R. Goeldner, J.R. Brent Ritchie.
Material type: TextPublication details: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley, c2006.Edition: 10th edDescription: xvii, 590 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), map, ports. ; 24 cmISBN:- 9780471450382 (hbk.) :
- 9780471450382
- 338.479104 GOE
- G155.A1 G6 2006
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Previous ed.: 2002.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1.Tourism in perspective -- 2.Tourism through the ages -- 3.Career oportunities -- 4.World, national, regional and other organizations -- 5.Pasenger transportation -- 6.Hospitality and related services -- 7.Organizations in the distribution process -- 8.Attractions, entertainment, recreation and other -- 9.Motivation for pleasure travel -- 10.Cultural and international tourism for life\'s enrichment -- 11.Sociology of tourism 12.Tourism components and supply -- 13.Measuring and forecasting demand -- 14.Tourism\'s economic impact -- 15.Tourism policy: structure, content, and process -- 16.Tourism, planning, development, and social considerations -- 17.Tourism and the envrionment -- 18.Travel and tourism research -- 19.Tourism marketing -- 20.Tourism\'s future.
A classic survey text on tourism, this edition examines the social, cultural and psychological aspects of travel and tourism. It defines tourism's basic concepts and structures, and explains the importance of the tourist industry.