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The book draws together writers from different backgrounds and interdisciplinary interests and research methodologies, as a consequence, the book provides a model of the way researchers can work together to illuminate an area and to provide multiple representations and interpretations of that area. Moreover the book demonstrates interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary and intradisciplinary approaches and collaborations. Kathleen Andereck, Ph. D., Arizona State University West Sue Beeton, Ph. D., La Trobe University Heather E. Bowen, Ph. D., George Mason University Kelly S.-

Appropriate for introductory courses in travel, tourism, and hospitality. Extremely comprehensive in both scope and depth, this introduction to tourism text provides a balanced coverage of the range of components within the tourism industry. Aspects such as theories, planning, environmental concerns, and operations of both private and public businesses related to tourism are explored. The new fourth edition continues to reflect changes in the travel industry and covers topics that are both current and relevant in the travel industry today.

For introductory courses in Tourism, Hospitality Management, Travel, or Recreation in two and four year and proprietary schools. Unusually comprehensive in scope and depth, this introduction to tourism provides balanced coverage of the WHOLE range of components within the tourism industry. It explores all aspects of both the private and public businesses related to tourism e.g., theories, planning, environmental concerns, operations, and the interrelationships among the many tourism businesses.