Tourism : principles, practices, philosophies / Charles R. Goeldner, J.R. Brent Ritchie.

Author/creator Goeldner, Charles R.
Other author Ritchie, J. R. Brent.
Format Book
EditionEleventh ed.
Publication InfoHoboken, N.J. : John Wiley, ©2009.
Descriptionxix, 624 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents Ch.1 Tourism in perspective -- Ch. 2. Tourism through the ages -- Ch. 3. Career opportunities -- Ch. 4. World, national, regional, and other organizations -- Ch. 5. Passenger transportation -- Ch. 6. Hospitality and related services -- Ch. 7. Organizations in the distribution process -- Ch. 8. Attractions, entertainment, recreation, and other -- Ch. 9. Motivation for pleasure travel -- Ch. 10. Cultural and international tourism for life's enrichment -- Ch. 11. Sociology of tourism -- Ch. 12. Tourism components and supply -- Ch. 13. Measuring and forecasting demand -- Ch. 14. Tourism's economic impact -- Ch. 15. Tourism policy: structure, content, and process -- Ch. 16. Tourism planning, development, and social considerations -- Ch. 17. Tourism and the environment -- Ch. 18. travel and tourism research -- Ch. 19. Tourism marketing -- Ch. 20. Tourism's future -- Glossary.
Abstract "This is a revision of the most comprehensive and widely used introductory text for tourism and hospitality students worldwide. It covers theories, philosophies, and practices of tourism while introducing students to the development, structure, and impact of tourism on destinations and travelers alike. This edition features new professional profiles that give insights into tourism careers; more end-of-chapter review tools; a revised four-color insert; and more! The most comprehensive text available, Tourism, 11th Edition offers an undergraduate- or graduate-level introduction to this important industry."--Publisher's description.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [597]-612) and index.
LCCN 2008013179
ISBN9780470084595 (cloth)
ISBN0470084596 (cloth)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks G155.A1 M386 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold