by StephenPage (Author), C . Michael Hall (Author)
The fully updated second edition of The Geography of Tourism and Recreation continues to be a comprehensive and accessible introduction to tourism, leisure and recreation. Each chapter offers a distinctive series of insights into how the geographer has approached the analysis of tourism and recreation and, amongst other things, explores:
* the demand for recreation and tourism
* the supply of recreation and tourism
* the impacts of recreation and tourism
* recreation and tourism in urban, rural and coastal environments
* recreation and tourism in wilderness areas and National Parks
* recreation and tourism policy and planning
* the future of recreation and tourism and the role of geography in applied research.
Summary points and questions are included to encourage discussion among readers. The text is well illustrated with plates, maps , diagrams and new case-studies, to highlight international examples that address key concepts and issues in tourism and recreation research.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 432
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 20 Dec 2001
ISBN 10: 0415250811
ISBN 13: 9780415250818
'An interesting piece of work, a comprehensive treatise which would be an imminently useful introductory text and reference for undergraduate studies in the Geography-Tourism-Recreation domain, a dynamic study field that is here to stay - for a long time!' - Jan O.J. Lungren, Geografiska Annaler 81 B
'This book should be of great use for students of the cultural impacts of tourism, and is a fascinating study of an island community in its own right.' - Tourism Recreation Research