The SAGE handbook of tourism studies / edited by Tazim Jamal and Mike Robinson.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction: The Evolution and Contemporary Positioning of Tourism as a Focus of Study / Tazim Jamal and Mike Robinson -- Pt. I. Approaches to Tourism Studies -- 2. Tourism and Hospitality / David Bell -- 3. Anthropological Interventions in Tourism Studies / Naomi Leite and Nelson Graburn -- 4. The Sociology of Tourism / Adrian Franklin -- 5. The Diverse Dynamics of Cultural Studies and Tourism / David Crouch -- 6. Tourism, Popular Culture and the Media / Philip Long and Mike Robinson -- 7. Histories of Tourism / John K. Walton -- 8. Tourism Geographies: A Review of Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities / Sanjay K. Nepal -- 9. Development Studies and Tourism / David J. Telfer -- 10. Economics of International Tourism / John Fletcher -- 11. Power, Politics, and Political Science: The Politicization of Tourism / Linda K. Richter -- 12. Tourism and Natural Resources / Andrew Holden -- 13. Tourism: A Strategic Business Perspective / Nigel Evans -- Pt. II. Key Topics in Tourism -- 14. Tourism, Religion, and Spirituality / Richard Sharpley -- 15. Breaking Down the System: How Volunteer Tourism Contributes to New Ways of Viewing Commodified Tourism / Stephen Wearing and Jess Punting -- 16. Theme Parks and the Representation of Culture and Nature: The Consumer Aesthetics of Presentation and Performance / Keith Hollinshead -- 17. Architecture and Urban Planning: Practical and Theoretical Contributions / Robert Mugerauer, Jr. -- 18. Tourism and Heritage Conservation / Aylin Orbasli and Simon Woodward -- 19. The Challenges and Prospects for Sustainable Tourism and Ecotourism in Developing Countries / Joseph E. Mbaiwa and Amanda L. Stronza -- 20. Rural Tourism: An Overview / Bernard Lane -- 21. Transportation and Tourism: A Symbiotic Relationship? / Stephen Page and Yue (Gurt) Ge -- 22. Innovative Approaches for Managing Conservation and Use Challenges in the National Parks: Insights from Canada / Kathleen Reltie, A. P. Clevenger and Adam Ford -- 23. Planning for Tourism at Local and Regional Levels: Principles, Practices and Possibilities / Brian King and Michael Pearlman -- 24. Destination Marketing Organizations: Convention and Visitors Bureaus / Robert C. Ford and William C. Peeper -- 25. Destination Management: New Challenges, New Needs / Rich Harrill -- 26. Tourism Safety and Security / Peter E. Tarlow -- Pt. III. Critical Issues and Emerging Perspectives -- 27. Festivals, Events, and Tourism / Bernadette Quinn -- 28. Tourism as Postcolonialism / Hazel Tucker and John Akama -- 29. Thanatourism and Its Discontents: An Appraisal of a Decade's Work with Some Future Issues and Directions / Tony Seaton -- 30. Tourism and Performance / Tim Edensor -- 31. Information Technology: Shaping the Past, Present, and Future of Tourism / Ulrike Gretzel and Daniel R. Fesenmaier -- 32. Global Tourism Business Operations - Theoretical Frameworks and Key Issues / Keith G. Debbage and Suzanne Gallaway -- 33. Tourism and International Policy: Neoliberalisrn and Beyond / R. E. Wood -- 34. Ethical Perspectives: Exploring the Ethical Landscape of Tourism / Mick Smith -- 35. Gender and Tourism Discourses: Advancing the Gender Project in Tourism Studies / Cara Aitchison -- 36. Tourism Studies and the New Mobilities Paradigm (NMP) / Misela Mavric and John Urry -- 37. Tourism and Languaging / Alison Phipps -- 38. Methodologies and Methods / G. R. Jennings -- 39. Conclusions: Tourism Studies - Past Omissions, Emergent Challenges / Mike Robinson and Tazim Jamal.