Poverty, Social Exclusion and Holidaying
Author: Bernadette Quinn
Publisher: Combat Poverty Agency
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 113
ISBN-13: 1905485549
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Tourism and Inequality
Author: Stroma Cole
Publisher: CABI
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 248
ISBN-13: 1845936620
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTourism has long been considered a source of social inequality, and as the industry continues to expand rapidly there is an increasing need for a better understanding of its consequences. Providing a synthesis of tourism as a source of injustice, Tourism and Inequality addresses a wide range of interrelated forms of inequality, investigating its association with class, nation, ethnicity, race, gender, disability and age. Chapters examine routes towards social justice and initiatives that aim to advance poverty alleviation, fair trade, ethics and human rights. The analysis of a wide variety of case studies from around the world allows an exploration into the ways that tourism can be used positively to alleviate the impacts of social injustice. Providing a unique multidisciplinary perspective, the authors aim to lead the way towards a more socially responsible future for tourism practice. This book provides a useful resource for students of tourism and tourism management, as well as industry professionals and policy makers.
Poverty and Social Exclusion in Britain
Author: Pantazis, Christina
Publisher: Policy Press
Published: 2006-01-19
Total Pages: 512
ISBN-13: 1861343736
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Childhood Poverty and Social Exclusion
Author: Tess Ridge
Publisher: Policy Press
Published: 2002-10-02
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 1861343620
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWithout a deeper understanding of poverty as a lived experience in childhood, policies targeted at eradicating child poverty may fail. This book presents an opportunity to understand the issues and concerns that low-income children themselves identify as important.
Social Tourism in Europe
Author: Scott McCabe
Publisher: Channel View Publications
Published: 2011-10-26
Total Pages: 217
ISBN-13: 1845412354
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book, the first on social tourism in English, provides a comprehensive analysis of the various systems and practices in support of disadvantaged people's enjoyment of tourism. Combining theory and practice and a truly European perspective, this book provides an interdisciplinary approach to examine the concepts and contexts underpinning social tourism that will be a key reference point for students, practitioners and researchers. Theoretical perspectives on social tourism are assessed in the context of social inequality, sustainability, family diversity, mobility and the welfare society. The case studies cover public initiatives, charities and voluntary organisations, from a range of different countries including the UK, Ireland, Belgium, Denmark and Poland, covering the diversity of systems and practices in Europe.
The Routledge Handbook of Health Tourism
Author: Melanie Kay Smith
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2016-11-10
Total Pages: 487
ISBN-13: 1317437500
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Routledge Handbook of Health Tourism provides a comprehensive and cutting-edge overview of the philosophical, conceptual and managerial issues in the field of health tourism with contributions from more than 30 expert academics and practitioners from around the world. Terms that are used frequently when defining health tourism, such as wellbeing, wellness, holistic, medical and spiritual, are analysed and explored, as is the role that health and health tourism play in quality-of-life enhancement, wellbeing, life satisfaction and happiness. An overview is provided of health tourism facilities such as thermal waters, spas, retreats and wellness hotels and the various challenges inherent in managing these profitably and sustainably. Typologies are given not only of subsectors of health tourism and related activities but also of destinations, such as natural landscapes, historic townscapes or individual resources or attractions around which whole infrastructures have been developed. Attention is paid to some of the lifestyle changes that are taking place in societies which influence consumer behaviour, motivations and demand for health tourism, including government policies, regulations and ethical considerations. This significant volume offers the reader a comprehensive synthesis of this field, conveying the latest thinking and research. The text is international in focus, encouraging dialogue across disciplinary boundaries and areas of study and will be an invaluable resource for all those with an interest in health tourism.
Social Tourism
Author: Lynn Minnaert
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013-10-31
Total Pages: 181
ISBN-13: 1317967003
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSocial tourism refers to facilitating access to tourism for low income groups and/or the use of tourism as a regeneration and economic stimulation strategy. Although social tourism has its roots in the early 20th Century and is still a major component of the tourism sector in a range of countries, the concept has received relatively little research attention until recently. In this volume, international specialists on social tourism present perspectives on social tourism from different disciplines and geographical contexts. The book highlights the multitude of interpretations and implementations of social tourism that make the concept so multi-faceted: examples reviewed in this book include holiday vouchers in Hungary, charity initiatives in the UK, tourism schemes for senior citizens in Spain and state provision in Brazil. Seven themed chapters and two case studies explore the potential of social tourism from a range of perspectives. Should tourism be a right that is available to all? Is social tourism indispensable in a sustainable tourism strategy? What are the different systems of social tourism supply and demand in Europe, and why do the implementations differ so much between countries? The book provides a critical reflection on these and other questions, and is therefore a key resource for social tourism researchers and practitioners. This book was originally published as a special issue of Current Issues in Tourism.
People, Demography and Social Exclusion
Author: Dragana Avramov
Publisher: Council of Europe
Published: 2002-01-01
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9789287150950
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis report examines the demographic factors likely to have an impact on social exclusion and poverty, including the patterns of young adults leaving the parental home; family household dynamics; cohabitation and separation; reproductive behaviour, and morbidity. It is based on the international study into the complex relationship between demography and social exclusion. Issues considered include: concepts, data and methodology; social disadvantage and the elderly, one-person and one-parent households; and groups most at risk, such as children in poverty, immigrants experiencing deprivation, and the homeless.
Children, Young People and Social Inclusion
Author: E. Kay M. Tisdall
Publisher: Policy Press
Published: 2006-11
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 9781861346629
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSocial inclusion and participation have become policy mantras in the UK and Europe. As these concepts are being translated into policies and practice, it is a critical time to examine their interpretation, implementation and impacts. This book asks how far and in what way social inclusion policies are meeting the needs of children and young people.
Handbook of Social Tourism
Author: Anya Diekmann
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Published: 2020-09-25
Total Pages: 325
ISBN-13: 1788112431
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis thought-provoking Handbook considers the impact and challenges that social tourism has on people’s lives, integrating case studies from around the world. Showcasing the latest research on the topic and its role in tackling the challenges of tourism development, chapters explore the opportunities presented by social tourism and illustrate the social imperative of tourism as a force for good.
