Tourism and the Less Developed World: Issues and Case Studies

by David Harrison

Book Overview

Many less developed countries are expanding their tourism industries and these are seen to be crucial to their economic development. Yet such activities can also create social, cultural and environmental problems. This book provides a review of many of the key issues involved in tourism in developing countries and presents a range of case studies. These are interpreted from a perspective of the sociology and anthropology of development. Case study...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0851998305
• ISBN13: 9780851998305
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Cabi
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.8" x 9.7"