{"title":"Andrew Holden","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndrew Holden’s works delve into the intricate connections between society and tourism, offering insightful perspectives grounded in social science research. His books are invaluable for readers interested in understanding how tourism shapes and is shaped by cultural and social dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for students and professionals alike, his publications explore themes within education and reference, blending academic rigour with accessible analysis. Readers can expect thoughtful explorations that challenge conventional views and encourage deeper reflection on tourism studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tourism-studies-and-the-social-sciences-by-andrew-holden-9780415287760","title":"Tourism Studies and the Social Sciences","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased upon a social science approach to understanding the significance of tourism in contemporary society, Andrew Holden's fascinating book highlights tourism as a multidisciplinary area of study with rich and varied theoretical underpinnings. Here, Holden introduces social science disciplines and applies relevant theories to the understanding of tourism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe investigates how the economic and political structures of society influence the manifestation of tourism at a global level, and subsequently considers a variety of topical issues including citizenship and social exclusion, tourism as a form of trade, consumerism, the consequences of tourism, and feminism and ethics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ean introductory international case study to illustrate the application of a particular discipline\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ea brief introductory summary of the discipline\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ea critique of its main theories and concepts which have relevance to tourism\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ea discussion of how the theories and concepts have been applied to tourism using cases and examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePunctuated with study and teaching aids, chapter summaries and 'think points' to encourage reflection, this excellent, broad-ranging textbook provides a wider understanding of tourism's role in society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608208097516,"sku":"9780415287760","price":113.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d208391080327ef22cff09ca7329932e.jpg?v=1778202207"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/andrew-holden.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}