Tourism Mobilities: Places to Play, Places in Play

by John Urry and Mimi Sheller

Many places around the world are being produced, converted, interpreted and made fit for tourist consumption. This fascinating book analyzes tourist performances such as walking, shopping, sunbathing, photographing, eating and clubbing, and studies why, and indeed how, some places become global centres whilst others don't. Arranged in four distinct parts, it considers:

* Performing Paradise
* Performances of Global Heritage
* Remaking...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415338794
• ISBN13: 9780415338790
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.8" x 9.7"