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There has been little research on tourism in those European
countries or regions which lie outside the continent's main centres
of production and population, even though tourism may be one of the
few economic options open to them. This volume aims to fill a gap
by presenting a range of case studies - including northern Sweden,
the Orkneys, the tip of Norway and northern Cyprus - on tourism in
the peripheral areas of Europe. Taking as a leitmotiv the paradoxes
inherent in developing places whose very attraction may lie in
their lack of development, the case studies investigate and
illustrate both the opportunities and the threats that tourism
presents to peripheral areas. Although they share certain
similarities, the cases also demonstrate differing approaches to
tourism development and varying outcomes over time. They suggest
solutions for dealing with, for example, community participation as
well as providing practical insights into visitor perceptions of
peripheral areas and into ways of marketing such areas in a
sensitive manner. Together they provide a picture of the needs of
peripheral areas and of how far and how best tourism can fulfil
those needs.
Tourism Reassessed: Blight or blessing? provides a balanced
assessment of the effects of tourism on 20th century life and
evaluates its significance in international relations. Inspired by
Sir George Young's book, Tourism: Blessing or blight?, published 25
years ago, this book places tourism firmly within its wider
context. Tourism Reassessed sees tourism as: * A factor of
international relations * A facet of the global economic order It
takes a new approach by examining the place of tourism in the
global political economy, analysing both how far it is shaped by
the political-economic system and its own role in shaping that
system. Tourism Reassessed is ideal for educators and researchers
in tourism and all those studying or interested in the subject.
Policy makers in governments and international and national
organizations in tourism and related fields will find this
essential reading.
The concept of welfare is a somewhat neglected area within tourism
studies, despite the continued growth of interest in key issues
such as ethics, tourist safety, employee's well-being, human
rights, ethnocentrism, cultural sensitivity and behavior codes,
green consumerism, and the perceptions of management of
"sustainability." This book provides an explanation, definition and
a critique of welfare and a welfare approach covering these issues.
Chapters cover the welfare of tourists, employees in the tourism
industry, residents in tourism destinations, animals as tourist
attractions and the natural environment.
Seven fairy tales, set in an interesting framework which relates
the adventures of the little girl Snowflower and her magical chair
at the court of King Winwealth. When Snow-flower, from her nook in
the kitchen, said, "Chair of my grandmother, take me to the highest
banquet hall," "instantly the chair marched in a grave and courtly
fashion out of the kitchen, up the grand staircase, and into the
highest hall." There it told the following stories to the king and
queen, the fair lords and ladies, the many fairies, and notable
people from other lands: The Christmas Cuckoo, The Lords of the
White and Gray Castles, The Greedy Shepherd, The Story of
Fairyfoot, The Story of Childe Charity, Sour and Civil, and The
Story of Merrymind. Numerous black and white illustrations by noted
artist Katharine Pyle complement the text. Suitable for ages 7 and
up.
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