| ISBN13: | 9781032817101 |
| ISBN10: | 10328171011 |
| Binding: | Hardback |
| No. of pages: | 140 pages |
| Size: | 216x138 mm |
| Language: | English |
| Illustrations: | 17 Illustrations, black & white; 7 Halftones, black & white; 10 Line drawings, black & white; 5 Tables, black & white |
| 700 |
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Psychology theory (charity campaign)
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Solo Travel, Tourism and Loneliness
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This timely and topical book presents a unique critical exploration of the sociology of single travel and theory of consumption in relation to loneliness and tourism.
This timely and topical book presents a unique critical exploration of the sociology of single travel and theory of consumption in relation to loneliness and tourism.
Logically structured and interdisciplinary in scope, this book introduces disrupting questions around the convergence of the post-modern self in relation to solo travel post-pandemic, with chapters exploring topics such as romantic loneliness, the benefits and drawbacks of single travel in a globalized world, the influence of technology on solo travel and the impact of sex tourism. International case studies and examples are given throughout and the book is richly illustrated and data-led. The volume looks to the future, exploring relevant trends and the development of new products and services in the next few years.
This volume is a pivotal resource for students, scholars and academics with an interest in tourism and mobility studies, international relations, development economics, crisis management, sociology and public policy. The book may also be of professional interest to practitioners and policymakers dedicated to tourism sociology and sociology of tourism consumption.
'1. Single Travel and Romantic Loneliness Within the Sociology of Tourism. 2. The Economy of Romantic Loneliness: An Unexplored Market by the Tourism and Hospitality Industries. 3. The Meta Dimension of Tourism and Hospitality. 4. Conclusion.
