Encyclopedia of Tourism [Idioma Inglés] - Tapa dura

“Tourism is a fast-growing academic discipline. This encyclopedia answers the need for a foundational text. It is intended for a variety of users from students to instructional staff to research scholars along with policy makers, consultants, practitioners, and anyone involved in the world’s largest industry. As such, it is highly recommended for all academic libraries.” (American Reference Books Annual ARBA, June, 2018)

“The purpose ... is to act as a guide and updated reference source to basic information, its definitions and concepts, incorporating new material on critical social theory, aspects of business and management as well as countries and world regions affected by tourism. ... Many important and topical subjects are covered by this encyclopedia. ... Its broad approach will make it an essential reference tool for students as well as those involved in all aspects of the tourist industry.” (Diana Dixon, Reference Reviews, Vol. 31 (3), 2017)

This encyclopedia is the most comprehensive and updated source of reference in tourism research and practice. It covers both traditional and emerging concepts and terms and is fully international in its scope. More than 700 contributions of 766 internationally renowned experts from 113 countries provide a definitive access to the knowledge in the field of tourism, hospitality, recreation and related fields. All actors in this field will find reliable and up to date definitions and explanations of the key terms of tourism in this reference work. Tourism is the largest industry worldwide and is the main source of income for many countries. With both, this practical impact of tourism and a rapidly developing academic field, with a growing number of university courses and degrees in tourism, and a flourishing research, this encyclopedia is the epicenter of this emerging and developing discipline.   . NOTA: El libro no está en español, sino en inglés.