Many less developed countries are expanding their tourism industries and
these are seen to be crucial to their economic development. Yet such
activities can also create social, cultural and environmental problems.
This book provides a review of many of the key issues involved in
tourism in developing countries and presents a range of case studies.
These are interpreted from a perspective of the sociology and
anthropology of development. Case study chapters are presented from
Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America and Oceania. The book
provides essential reading for advanced students and researchers in
tourism and development studies.