Mass Tourism in a Small World [Hardcover]

The economic links arising from tourism that now exist between what used to be regarded as developed and developing societies make it imperative that they are considered component parts of a global system rather than distinct entities. The central focus of this book is mass tourism across a range of societies. It focuses on the theoretical perspectives on mass tourism (including systems approaches, political economy, ethics, sustainability, and environmentalism), the historical context of mass tourism, and the current challenges to domestic, intra-regional, and international mass tourism. With the inclusion of international case studies, it is an essential resource for researchers and students within tourism studies.Section 1: Introduction
1. Introduction: Mass Tourism in One WorldDavid Harrison and Richard Sharpley

Section 2: Theoretical Approaches to Mass Tourism
2. A theoretical approach to mass tourism in ItalyAsterio Savelli, University of Bologna, Italy and Gabriele Manella, University of Bologna, Italy
3. Mass Tourism does not need defendingJulio Aramberri, Drexel University
4. The Morality of Mass TourismJim Butcher, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK
5. The Political Economy of Mass TourismRaoul Bianchi, University of East London, UK
6. Sustainability and Mass Tourism: A contradiction in terms? Dave Weaver, Griffith University, Australia
7. Mass Tourism and the Environment: Issues and DilemmasAndrew Holden, University of Bedfordshire, UK

Section 3: Historical Studies of Tourism Development
8. From Butlins to SandalsRichard Sharpley
9. Seaside Resorts in the UK: their decline, fall and (sometimes) riseMartin Farr, Newcastle University, UK
10. Tourism and National Parks in the USAKelly Bricker, University of Utah, USA
11. Transport and Tourism: The Perpetual LinDavid Duval, UniverlÏ