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Lee Jolliffe
Tea and Tourism, Channel View, 2006 (272 pages, $56.95)
- Tourists, traditions and transformations
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Cultural Tourism in a Changing World, Channel View, 2006 (303 pages, $47.95)
- This anthology introduces the political and social implications of cultural tourism in a changing world. The book focuses on interpretation, authenticity and commodification, community participation and politics and cultural policy.
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David Fennell and David Mallory
Codes of Ethics in Tourism, Channel View, 2007 (186 pages, $37.95)
- This book reviews tourism studies. |
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Polly Patullo and Orely Minelli
Ethical Travel Guide, Earthscan, 2006 (320 pages, $22.50)
- Ethical Travel Guide features local providers in 60+ countries and international operators.
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David A. Fennell
Tourism Ethics, Channel View Publications, 2005 (416 pages, $49.95)
- This book presents a wide selection of readings, anecdotes and case studies. From the ethics of tipping to community participation, Tourism Ethics is highly recommended.
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Sarina Singh, Editor
Aboriginal Australia, Oakland: Lonely Planet Publications, 2001
- One of the most interesting books of the year, this guide helps travelers understand the country's 50,000 year-old cultural tradition. More than 60 indigenous people contributed to the volume which provides detailed info about tours, sports and music. The guide explains how to visit Aboriginal culture as well as practical suggestions on tours. |
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Robert Keller and Michael Turek
American Indians and National Parks, University of Arizona Press, 2001
- One of the most influential books this year, this work examines the relationship of parks and Indian cultures. Remarkably, this story has not been well told -- until now. The authors point out that "one can find thousands of books about American Indians, a considerable body of literature about natural parks, but almost nothing linking the two." The book draws on extensive research and more than 200 interviews with Native Americans, environmentalists, park rangers and politicians. It also asks important questions such as what are the obligations owed to those displaced by park creation and do Aboriginal people have particular rights to their homelands? |
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Randy Smith
Crisis Under the Canopy/Drama Bajo el Manto Amazonico: Tourism and Other Problems Facing the Present Day Huaoroni, Abya Yala Press, 1993
- This pioneering book examines the conflicts among indigenous groups and tourism in the Amazon |
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Pierre Van Den Berghe
The Quest for the Other, University of Washington Press, 1994
- "Ethnic tourism" in Chiapas comes under scrutiny in this well-written tome by anthropologist Van Den Berghe. San Cristóbal has long been one of the hotspots on the "Gringo Trail" but never has one book attempted to explore the impact with much depth. Published the same year as the Zapatista Uprising, the book could use an update, but as is, it's an enlightening and engrossing tale.
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Tony Wheeler
Bad Lands, Lonely Planet, 2007, (327 pages, $14.99)
- The founder of Lonely Planet recounts travels in some of the most dangerous countries in the world.
2008 Book of the Year Winner! |
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C. Michael Hall and James Higham, editors
Tourism, Recreation and Climate Change, Channel View Publications, 2005 (320 pages, $49.95)
- The chief challenge in the coming decade will be developing solutions that lessen the environmental impact of transportation. The editors of this anthology have prepared the first comprehensive examination of the relationship between tourism and climate change. It's recommended reading for tourism professionals and policy-makers. |
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Anne Tyler
The Accidental Tourist, Ballantine Books, 2002 (352 pages, $14.95)
- Beautiful novel (and popular movie) about a self-centered travel writer who hates travel and anything out of the ordinary. |
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Anacristina Rossi
La Loca de Gandoca (The Crazy Woman from Gandoca), Educa Publications, 1999
- This Spanish-language novel is a mediation on the dangers of tourism development masquerading as ecotourism. Set in rural Costa Rica, the book attacks sham ecotourism as well as government and NGO bureaucrats reluctant to take a stand. Funny, sad, savvy and highly-recommended.
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Jorge Chávez de la Peña
Ecoturismo TAP, Editorial Trillas, 2004 (138 pages)
- Analysis of environmental tourism planning within Mexico. The book also includes a review of international tourism charters and declarations. |
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Philip Pearce
Tourist Behaviour, Channel View Publications, 2005 (241 pages, $44.95)
- This volume presents a tour of social processes which underpin contemporary travel. |
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G. Miller and L. Twining-Ward
Monitoring for a Sustainable Tourism Transition, CABI Publishing, 2005 (324 pages, $45.00)
- Subtitled "The Challenge of Developing and Using Indicators" this anthology reviews practices of establishing 'benchmarks.' Kudos to the authors for emphasizing that sustainable tourism is a dynamic process. That said, the book could be improved if it took account traveler experiences and in particular the use of the Web as a tool for sharing on-the-ground experiences. |
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Adam Jaworski and Annette Pritchard, editors
Discourse, Communication and Tourism, Channel View Publications, 2005 (249 pages, $74.95)
- Sociolinguists and sociologists team up to explore the tourism experience, performance and authenticity. |
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David A. Fennell
North America: Tourism Handbook, Channel View Publications, 2006 (123 pages, $56.95)
- Introduction to tourism in the United States, Mexico and Canada (Central America is excluded in this volume). Includes analysis of key issues, demand and supply and organization. |
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Richard Butler, Editor
The Tourism Area Life Cycle, Volume 1, Channel View Publications, 2006 (385 pages, $49.95)
- Researchers explain the 'tourism area life cycle' in heritage settings as well as the value of local involvement. |
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Richard Butler, Editor
The Tourism Area Life Cycle, Volume 2, Channel View Publications, 2006 (327 pages, $49.95)
- Researchers explain the 'tourism area life cycle' in spatial relationships and using the model in making predictions. |
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C. Michael Hall and Tuija Härkönen, Editors
Lake Tourism, Channel View Publications, 2005 (241 pages, $44.95)
- This volume presents a tour of social processes which underpin contemporary travel. |
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David Harrison and Michael Hitchcock, editors
The Politics of World Heritage, Channel View Publications, 2005 (186 pages, $54.95)
- Subtitled 'Negotiating Tourism and Conservation' |
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Derek Hall, Irene Kirkpatrick and Morag Mitchell, editors
Rural Tourism and Sustainable Business, Channel View Publications, 2005 (384 pages, $69.95)
- This anthology provides recent case examples focusing on rural tourism and sustainable development. |
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Kreg Lindberg, Megan Epler Wood, David Engeldrum
Ecotourism: A Guide for Planners and Managers, Volumes 1 and 2, The International Ecotourism Society, 1993 and 1999
- Particularly interesting chapters are Andy Drumm's "New Approaches to a Community-based Ecotourism Management," and Simon McArthur's "Introducing the Undercapitalized World of Interpretation." |
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David Newsome, Ross Dowling and Susan Moore, editors
Wildlife Tourism, Channel View Publications, 2005 (299 pages, $49.95)
- This anthology reviews the role tourism plays in fostering wildlife conservation and developing responsible tourism in natural areas. |
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Carol Patterson
The Business of Ecotourism, Trafford Publishing, 2007, 232 pages
- Third edition! This is a recommended 'how to' business handbook that addresses practical strategies for ecolodge and service developers. Learn how to succeed without compromising environmental principles. Includes CD and is available in a teacher's edition
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Herbert Hiller
Highway A1A , University Press of Florida, 2005 (445 pages, $24.95)
- One of our favorite writers details the ongoing transformation of Florida at the Edge |
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Kerry Lorimer, editor
CodeGreen, Lonely Planet, 2006 (215 pages, $19.99)
- This book is Planeta.com readers' choice for 2006 Travel Book of the Year. We would like to see more Lonely Planet authors at the helm, but there is no denying that the reviews are both lovely and inspiring. |
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Albert Teo and Carol Patterson
Saving Paradise: The Story of Sukau Rainforest Lodge, Sabah Handicraft Center, 2005 (220 pages, $15.00)
- Anyone who owns an ecolodge or who might want to build an eco lodge will be engaged by this book. Exceptional photos accompany a candid text that tells a great story. |
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Ray Gonzalez
The Underground Heart, University of Arizona Press, 2003
- Engaging stories about travel and tourism of El Paso native son returning to the borderlands to explore personal and geographical landscapes that he had forgotten. With an eye for kitsch and an awareness of injustice, the author provides a needed perspective about the significance of 'home.' |
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Dean MacCannell
The Tourist, University of California Press, 1999
- Subtitled "A new theory of the leisure class" this is a reprint of a well-regarded classic in the field of tourism.
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Kimberly Lisagor and Outside Editors
Wilderness Lodge Vacations, Norton, 2004
- Great ideas for outdoor travel in North America. This book features more than 100 unique getaways. From backcountry huts to state-of-the-art ecolodges, there's something for everyone who loves the outdoors. Well-researched and well-designed, this book is highly recommended. |
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Brian Garrod and Julie C. Wilson, editors
Marine Ecotourism, Channel View Publications, 2002
- An introduction to the concept of marine ecotourism, assessing its value as a sustainable development option. The first section examines the major issues involved in planning and managing marine ecotourism. The second section examines a range of experiences, based on case examples from around the world, of how those issues are being addressed in practice. |
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Jeff Greenwald
Scratching the Surface: Impressions of Planet Earth from Hollywood to Shiraz, Regent Press, 2002 (272 pages, $18.00)
- Collection of 31 tales span the globe in this anthology of travel writing at its finest. Insightful, inquisitive and inspiring, Greenwald reminds readers of the transformative potential of exploring areas off the beaten path. Readers accompany the author around the world, and it's hard to sit still after reading this book.
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Accessible Tourism has been gradually finding its way into the curricula of university courses in Tourism Management, Disability Studies and related disciplines around the world.
This new publication, due out in December 2010, is an edited collection of contributions by leading researchers and practitioners in this emerging field. It answers the need for a solid and comprehensive textbook for teachers, students, researchers and professionals.
Copies can be ordered in advance at a 20% discount from the publishers.
For further details, visit the publisher's webpage
Download the publisher's announcement in PDF format from the right-hand panel.
Summary
Inclusion, disability, an ageing population and tourism are increasingly important areas of study due to their implications for both tourism demand and supply. This book therefore sets out to explore and document the current theoretical approaches, foundations and issues in the study of accessible tourism. In drawing together the contributions to this volume the editors have applied broader social constructionist approaches to understanding the accessible tourism phenomena. Accessible tourism, as with any area of academic study is an evolving field of academic research and industry practice. As with other areas of tourism, the field is multidisciplinary, and is influenced by various disciplines including geography, disability studies, economics, public policy, psychology and marketing.
Author Biography:
Dimitrios Buhalis is an innovative tourism and hospitality researcher, teacher and adviser who conceptualises technology- enabled strategic management and marketing solutions on a global scale. He is Established Chair in Tourism and Deputy Director of the International Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Research (ICTHR) at the School of Services Management, Bournemouth University and Professorial Observer at the Bournemouth University Senate.
Simon Darcy is an experienced mixed methods researcher, lecturer and mentor who seeks to bring about strategic organisational change for diversity groups. His expertise in environmental planning, access auditing and operational planning has been used across the events, sport and tourism sectors to effect change for inclusive customer and employee practices. He is an Associate Professor and Research Director in the Faculty of Business’s School of Leisure, Sport and Tourism where he is a core member of the Cosmopolitan Civil Societies research strength.
Readership Level:
Postgraduate, Research / Professional, Undergraduate
Contents:
Chapter 1 - Introduction (Darcy and Buhalis)
Chapter 2 - Conceptualising Disability: Medical, Social, WHO ICF, Dimensions and Levels of Support Needs (Darcy and Buhalis)
Chapter 3 - Accessibility: A Key Objective for the Tourism Industry (Eichhorn and Buhalis)
Chapter 4 - Disability Legislation and Empowerment of Tourists with Disability: The UK Case (Shaw and Veitch)
Chapter 5 - Understanding Tourist Experience through Embodiment: The Contribution of Critical Tourism and Disability Studies (Small and Darcy)
Chapter 6 - Tourism in the Leisure Lives of People with Disability (Foggin)
Chapter 7 - Travelling with and beyond Depression: Women's Narratives of Recovery and Identity (Fullager)
Chapter 8 - Encounters of Disabled Customers on the Tourism Stage (Arola - Edited by Cooper)
Chapter 9 - Blind People's Tourism Experiences: An Exploratory Study (Poria, Reichel and Brandt)
Chapter 10 - Demographic Drivers of Change in Tourism and the Challenge of Inclusive Products (Shaw and Veitch)
Chapter 11 - Ageing Travellers: Seeking an Experience and not just a Destination (Patterson and Pegg)
Chapter 12 - Ageing Travel Market and Accessibility Requirements (Wang)
Chapter 13 - Attitudinal and Experimental Differences of Disabled and Ablebodied Visitors to Heritage Sites (Pearn)
Chapter 14 - Economic Contribution of Tourists with Disabilities: An Australian Approach and Methodology (Darcy and Dwyer)
Chapter 15 - Developing a Business Case for Accessible Tourism (Darcy, Cameron and Pegg)
Chapter 16 - Stakeholder Analysis (Michopoulou and Buhalis) Chapter 17 - Webdesign, Assistive Technologies and Accessible Tourism (Puhretmair and Nussbaum) Chapter 18 - Technology Platforms and Challenges (Michopoulou and Buhalis)
Chapter 19 - Conclusion: A Call towards Universal Approaches to Accessible Tourism (Darcy, Ambrose, Schweinsberg and Buhalis).
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