Degrowth in Tourism
Conceptual, Theoretical and Philosophical Issues
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
The modern-day world faces a hostile climate, depleted resources and the destruction of habitats. The dream that growth will lead to a materialistic utopia is left unfulfilled by a lack of ecological and economic capacity. The only choice is to find alternatives to increased growth, transform the structures and institutions currently shaping the world, change lifestyles and articulate a more credible vision for the future and lasting prosperity. As a reaction to the problems accrued by capitalism, new development approaches such as the concept of degrowth have evolved. Degrowth in Tourism explores newly-emerging development and philosophical approachesthat provide more equity for host communities and offer a low-carbon future by looking at alternatives to the classic models of development and applying the concept of degrowth in a tourism context. Proposing that we need to shift tourism research from models which prioritize commodified tourism experiences to those that offer alternative decommodified ones, this book: - Provides topical analysis and illustrates the key themes of degrowth;- Discusses the relationship between tourism and degrowth from both a historic perspective and through contemporary patterns of activity;- Includes international examples and case studies to translate theory into practical new approaches.A comprehensive review of the subject, this book will be of great interest to researchers and practitioners within tourism, development, environment and economics, as well as those specifically studying degrowth.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Development Theories and Paradigms and their Applicability in Tourism: The Need for a New Paradigm
- 3. Degrowth Alternatives in Tourism
- 4. Limits to Growth, Social Movements and the Main Principles of Degrowth-inspired Travelling
- 5. Alternative Travel Lifestyles, Degrowth and Freedom-seeking
- 6. Impacts of Degrowth in Tourism
- 7. Moving towards Degrowth-inspired Travelling
- Index
- Back Cover