Social Tourism in Europe: Theory and Practice - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 184541232X ISBN 13 : 9781845412326

Editeur : Channel View Publications, 2011

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

In austere times, Social Tourism has the potential to make innovative contributions to the restructuring of both the visitor economy and social policy. This book is a timely addition to the emerging research on this neglected topic. Its wide-ranging and challenging review of the concepts that underlie social tourism together with examples of how it is practised will make it invaluable to researchers, students and policymakers. --Robert Maitland, University of Westminster, UK

This well-researched collection of papers provides a refreshing insight into the diverse historical experiences and interpretations of social tourism across Europe. Through a combination of penetrating theoretical analysis and up-to-date practical illustration it raises a number of fundamental questions regarding the role of tourism in contemporary societies and presents a powerful case for regarding tourism as more than a commercially-driven industry or item of discretionary leisure consumption but also as a vital social need and universal right. --Raoul Bianchi, University of East London, UK

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This book, the first on social tourism in English, provides a comprehensive analysis of the various systems and practices in support of disadvantaged people's enjoyment of tourism. Combining theory and practice and a truly European perspective, this book provides an interdisciplinary approach to examine the concepts and contexts underpinning social tourism that will be a key reference point for students, practitioners and researchers. Theoretical perspectives on social tourism are assessed in the context of social inequality, sustainability, family diversity, mobility and the welfare society. The case studies cover public initiatives, charities and voluntary organisations, from a range of different countries including the UK, Ireland, Belgium, Denmark and Poland, covering the diversity of systems and practices in Europe.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Channel View Publications
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 184541232X
• ISBN 13: 9781845412326
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 216
• Éditeur: McCabe Scott, Minnaert Lynn, Diekmann Anya