Religion and Tourism: Crossroads, Destinations and Encounters Contributor(s): Stausberg, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415549329 ISBN-13: 9780415549325 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $47.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Holidays - Other - Travel | Special Interest - Religious |
Dewey: 201.691 |
LCCN: 2010017900 |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.05 lbs) 304 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book explores the dynamic interaction between religion and tourism in the modern world. It considers questions such as:
Other chapters examine religious theme parks, wellness and spa tourism, the roles played by tourist guides, guidebooks and religious souvenirs, and the role of tourism as a major arena of religious encounters in the contemporary world. Surveying the growing body of work in the field, Michael Stausberg argues that tourism should be a major focus of research within religious studies. |