This text introduces tourism students to concepts drawn from critical theory, cultural studies and the social sciences. It does so with a light and readable touch, highlighting the ideas that underlie contemporary critical tourism studies in a pra...
1. Introduction: Tourism and Cities 2. Living in the City 3. The Sustainable Tourism City 4. Cultures in the Tourist City 5. Selling the Tourist City 6. Political-Economies of the Tourist City 7. Consuming the Tourist City 8. Performing and Experiencing the Tourist City 9. Tourism, Regeneration and Events 10. Conclusion