Theorizing Tourism
Analyzing Iconic Destinations
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
| Author: | Arthur Asa Berger | ISBN: | 9781315416755 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | September 17, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Arthur Asa Berger |
| ISBN: | 9781315416755 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | September 17, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
A useful introduction to the critical study of tourism, this brief text applies semiotics and cultural theory to deal with some of our most iconic global destinations. It offers accessible analyses of 18 famous tourist locations from the Taj Mahal to Red Square, and from the Eiffel Tower to Antarctica. Written in Berger’s friendly style, it allows students to critically examine the political, cultural and economic significance these locales and understand their importance to tourism. Study questions add more pedagogical value to the highly readable text.
A useful introduction to the critical study of tourism, this brief text applies semiotics and cultural theory to deal with some of our most iconic global destinations. It offers accessible analyses of 18 famous tourist locations from the Taj Mahal to Red Square, and from the Eiffel Tower to Antarctica. Written in Berger’s friendly style, it allows students to critically examine the political, cultural and economic significance these locales and understand their importance to tourism. Study questions add more pedagogical value to the highly readable text.
