Eric Zuelow
A History of Modern Tourism
- ISBN 13:
- 9780230369658
- author:
- Eric Zuelow
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 296
- Dimensions:
- 14.1 x 1.5 x 21.6 cm
- Genre:
- Business, Finance & Law, Biographies & Histories, Business & Economic History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A History of Modern Tourism by Eric Zuelow offers a fascinating and comprehensive overview of this rapidly evolving industry. From its earliest beginnings to the present day, this book explores the complex and multifaceted nature of tourism, revealing how it has shaped our understanding of aesthetics, science, politics, culture, and society. The author's engaging narrative takes readers on a journey through key milestones in the development of modern tourism, including the impact of technological innovations such as steam power and air travel. With its broad scope and accessible style, this book provides a unique insight into the history of an industry that has become increasingly important to our global economy and daily lives. By examining the evolution of tourism over time, Zuelow sheds new light on the ways in which it reflects and influences our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.