Sociological Studies of Tourism

Author: Yin Detao
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: In today's society, the tourism industry is a rapidly developing sector. So, what kind of impact has the booming tourism had on our society? This book addresses this question from a professional perspective, covering topics such as tourism and tourists, the impact of tourism on destinations, the social foundation of tourism, its values and burdens, and sociological research on tourism abroad. It is suitable for researchers in the tourism and sociology fields.
Introduction: In today's society, the tourism industry is a rapidly developing sector. So, what kind of impact has the booming tourism had on our society? This book addresses this question from a professional perspective, covering topics such as tourism and tourists, the impact of tourism on destinations, the social foundation of tourism, its values and burdens, and sociological research on tourism abroad. It is suitable for researchers in the tourism and sociology fields.