Böcker i History of Tourism Thought: Social Science Beginnings-serien

Presents the personal histories of some of the world's leading tourism economists, many of whom pioneered the field. This book offers a collection of personal experiences and is a literary celebration of the global community of economic scholars working in tourism. It provides a culturally and geographically diverse set of autobiographies.

Aims to use personal histories of pioneers to describe and analyze the emergence of tourism study among anthropologically oriented scholars. This work is intended for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students, as well as for the general public.

Presents the personal histories of some of the world's leading tourism geographers, many of whom pioneered the field. This book includes stories that reveal the diverse personalities, passions, and peculiarities behind the authors' choice of tourism as a specialization. It is also of interest to scholars outside the field of tourism geography.