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"Despite the formidable growth of urban tourism there has been little of the critical engagement that one would expect from the social sciences: the rich potential of contemporary social science for urban tourism has yet to be realized. Martin Selby's textbook makes available to practitioners and students seeking to understand the phenomenon of tourism in towns and cities the methods and concepts that are currently enhancing and transforming our understanding of society in other areas of the social sciences. With an emphasis on image, culture and experience, the author draws upon the ""cultural turn"" to explains the human aspects of the urban tourism phenomenon. The discussions emphasize the significance of urban tourism within debates upon the contemporary city, postmodernity and the pursuit of social science. Clearly written, with case studies and further reading, this book should be welcomed by students and lecturers in geography, tourism, planning and sociology."

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Author:   Martin Selby
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   I.B. Tauris
Dimensions:   Width: 17.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.520kg
ISBN:  

9781860648014

ISBN 10:   1860648010
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   12 December 2003
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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"""""I have been very concerned about the absence of quality theoretical work on the topic of urban tourism. I believe that Martin Selby has made significant inroads towards rectifying this situation."""" -- Dimitri Ioannides, SW Missouri State University"

I have been very concerned about the absence of quality theoretical work on the topic of urban tourism. I believe that Martin Selby has made significant inroads towards rectifying this situation. -- Dimitri Ioannides, SW Missouri State University<br>

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Martin Selby is Senior Lecturer, Liverpool John Moores University

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