| Description |
xi, 347 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction: Culture and Tourism in Europe / G. Richards -- 2. The Scope and Significance of Cultural Tourism / G. Richards -- 3. The Social Context of Cultural Tourism / G. Richards -- 4. The Economic Context of Cultural Tourism / C. Gratton and G. Richards -- 5. The Policy Context of Cultural Tourism / G. Richards -- 6. Cultural Tourism in Belgium / W. Munsters -- 7. Cultural Tourism in Denmark / A.-M. Hjalager -- 8. Cultural Tourism in France / M. Bauer -- 9. Cultural Tourism in Germany / P. Roth and A. Langemeyer -- 10. Cultural Tourism in Greece / H. Kalogeropoulou -- 11. Cultural Tourism in Ireland / G. O. Donnchadha and B. O'Connor -- 12. Cultural Tourism in Italy / J. van der Borg and P. Costa -- 13. Cultural Tourism in The Netherlands / G. Richards -- 14. Cultural Tourism in Portugal / H. de Carvalho Curado -- 15. Cultural Tourism in Spain / C. Maiztegui-Onate and M. T. Areitio Bertolin -- 16. Cultural Tourism in the United Kingdom / M. Foley |
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17. European Cultural Tourism: Trends and Future Prospects / G. Richards |
| Summary |
This book draws on the data collected by the ATLAS Cultural Tourism Project and combines data presentation and analysis with more reflective discussions on the nature of cultural tourism in different areas of Europe. The first five chapters address general themes and are followed by eleven chapters on individual countries from the European Union. Overall, the book is of practical as well as academic value and makes a highly original contribution to the tourism literature for advanced students and research workers, as well as professionals in the tourism industry |
| Analysis |
Tourism |
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Western Europe |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Heritage tourism -- Europe.
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Popular culture -- Europe.
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Tourism and the arts -- Europe.
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Tourism -- Europe.
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| SUBJECT |
Europe http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85045631 -- Cultural policy.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99005456
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| Author |
Richards, Greg.
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C.A.B. International.
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| LC no. |
97108434 |
| ISBN |
0851991041 |
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