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World Regional Geography addresses the need to understand the cultural, environmental, historical and political context in which international tourism takes place. The expert author team has included major themes and issues in tourism, and positioned them in a regional context. In this way, this text takes a major step into a more analytical approach to global tourism while still providing a clear account of the geography of travel and tourism.
This innovative text:
- Develops a clear analytical framework and systematic context for the study of international tourism and travel
- Presents a global account of travel geography organized around key regions
- Provides regional knowledge from around the world that assists the reader to understand some of the main factors that affect tourism patterns and flow
- Is fully supported by the website: WorldGTT.com, which is both designed and maintained by the authors
World Regional Geography makes vital reading for any student seeking an introduction to tourism geography and indeed, international tourism and global geography as a whole.
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION: GEOGRAPHY, TOURISM & THE WORLD
- WHAT IS GEOGRAPHY?
Physical Geography and Our Environment
Human Geography and Globalization
- GEOGRAPHY AND THE STUDY OF TOURISM
The Tourism Industry
Tourist Demand and Mobility
Tourism Supply: Attractions, Destinations and Landscapes
- OVERVIEW OF THIS BOOK
World Regions
CHAPTER 2: EUROPE, WEST & EAST
2.1 THE GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE
Physical Geography of Europe
Human Geography of Europe
2.2 WESTERN EUROPE TODAY
The European Union
Western Europe: The Nordic Countries
Western Europe: The Northern Countries
Western Europe: The Southern Countries
Western Europe: The Non-EU Countries
2.3 EASTERN EUROPE TODAY
Eastern Europe’s Transformation
Eastern Europe: EU Countries
Eastern Europe: Non-EU Countries
Eastern Europe: Russia and the CIS
CHAPTER 3: THE OLD WORLD: CENTRAL ASIA THROUGH AFRICA
3.1 CENTRAL ASIA
Physical Geography of Central Asia
Human Geography of Central Asia
Countries and Tourism of Central Asia
3.2 SOUTHWEST ASIA AND NORTH AFRICA (THE MIDDLE EAST)
Physical Geography of Southwest Asia and North Africa
Human Geography of Southwest Asia and North Africa
Countries and Tourism of Southwest Asia and North Africa
Jordan
3.3 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
Physical Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa
Human Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa
Countries and Tourism of Sub-Saharan Africa
CHAPTER 4: ASIA AND OCEANIA
4.1 SOUTH ASIA
Physical Geography of South Asia
Human Geography of South Asia
Countries and Tourism of South Asia
4.2 SOUTHEAST ASIA
Physical Geography of Southeast Asia
Human Geography of Southeast Asia
Countries and Tourism of Southeast Asia
4.3 EAST ASIA
Physical Geography of East Asia
Human Geography, Countries and Tourism of East Asia
4.4 OCEANIA: AUSTRALIA AND THE PACIFIC ISLANDS
Physical Geography of Australia and New Zealand
Human Geography of Australia and New Zealand
Geography and Tourism of the Pacific Islands
4.5 ANTARCTICA AND THE OCEANS
Physical Geography of Antarctica
Human Geography and Tourism of Antarctica
The Ocean World
CHAPTER 5: THE AMERICAS, NORTH & SOUTH
5.1 ANGLO NORTH AMERICA
Physical Geography of Anglo North America
Human Geography of Anglo North America
Regions and Tourism of Anglo North America
5.2 LATIN NORTH AMERICA
Physical Geography of Latin North America
Human Geography, Countries and Tourism of Latin North America
5.3 SOUTH AMERICA
Physical Geography of South America
Human Geography of South America
Countries and Tourism of South America
CHAPTER 6: CONCLUSIONS: GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURES
6.1 GLOBALIZATION AND TOURISM GEOGRAPHY
6.2 FUTURES
6.3 CONCLUSION
