Leisure/Tourism Geographies Practices and Geographical Knowledge

Leisure and Tourism Geographies considers leisure/tourism as an encounter. An encounter that exists between people, between people and space and between people and their expectations, experiences and desires.The contributors explore diverse aspects of leisure and tourism, ranging from the methodologies behind leisure practices to detailed case studies including: *Disneyland, Paris*tourism in sacred landscapes*leisure practices in cyberspace*leisure and yachting*use of recreational/holiday cottages*National Parks, local parks and gardensPresenting an exciting mix of attitudes and ideas concerning leisure and tourism, this book documents a lively debate, placing geography at its centre.Crouch, David is the author of 'Leisure/Tourism Geographies Practices and Geographical Knowledge' with ISBN 9780415181099 and ISBN 0415181097.