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DK Eyewitness Top 10 New England (Pocket Travel Guide)
by DK EyewitnessNew England is a region of limitless possibility, home to a sublime array of natural landscapes and historic cities thrumming with life and culture.Make the most of your trip to this remarkable region with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the best that New England offers and ensuring that you don't miss anything. The pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable, the perfect companion while out and about.Inside, you'll find:-Top 10 lists of New England's must-sees, including Boston, Mount Desert Island, Cape Cod, Portland, and the White Mountains-New England's most exciting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping-Themed lists, including the best outdoor activities, historic sites, villages, local dishes, and much more-Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week-A laminated pull-out map of New England, plus six full-color area mapsDK Eyewitness's Top 10s have been helping travelers make the most of their breaks since 2002.Looking for more on New England's culture, history, and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness New England.
DK Eyewitness Top 10 New Orleans (Pocket Travel Guide)
by DK EyewitnessLet the good times roll! New Orleans is a constant mosaic of color and life, and this top 10 guide puts all the fun at your fingertips. Find the best live music venues and attend colorful festivals and events. Visit must-see museums and galleries, view the city's many architectural highlights, and discover new places to shop or browse. Our insider tips help you find fun places for children and outline the top hotels and restaurants to make your trip unforgettable.True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 New Orleans covers all the major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. • Itineraries help you plan your trip. • Top 10 lists feature off-the-beaten-track ideas, along with standbys like the top attractions, shopping, dining options, and more. • Comprehensive laminated pull-out map includes color-coded design, public transportation maps, and street indexes. • Maps of walking routes show you the best ways to maximize your time. • Additional maps marked with sights from the guidebook are shown on inside cover flaps, with selected street index and metro map. The perfect pocket-size travel companion: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 New Orleans.Recommended: For an in-depth guidebook to New Orleans, check out DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: New Orleans, which offers the most complete cultural coverage of the city; trip-planning itineraries by interest and length of stay; 3-D cross-section illustrations of major sights and attractions; thousands of photographs, illustrations, and maps; and more.Series Overview: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Top 10s are handy travel guides that take the work out of planning a trip. Packed with amazing ideas, informative maps, insider tips, and useful advice, DK's Top 10 guides lead you to the very best your destination has to offer. The pocket size make these the perfect guide to take on vacation. Discover the history, art, architecture, and culture of your destination through Top 10 lists, from the best museums, bars, and sights to the places to avoid.
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Normandy (Pocket Travel Guide)
by DK EyewitnessMake the most of your trip to Normandy with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the best Normandy offers and ensuring you don't miss anything.The pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable, the perfect companion while out and about.Inside, you'll find: Top 10 lists of Normandy's must-sees, including Mont-St-Michel, the Bayeux Tapestry, Deauville and La Côte Fleurie, Étretat and the D-Day BeachesNormandy's most exciting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shoppingThemed lists, including the best outdoor activities, forests, villages, local dishes, and much moreEasy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a weekA laminated pull-out map of New England, plus six full-colour area maps DK Eyewitness's Top 10s have been helping travelers make the most of their breaks since 2002.DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries. Looking for more on France's culture, history, and attractions?Try our DK Eyewitness France.
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Seattle (Pocket Travel Guide)
by DK EyewitnessPlanning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the best that Seattle offers and ensuring that you don't miss anything. The pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable, the perfect companion while out and about.With a new lightweight format, this Seattle travel guide is perfect for your pocket or bag when you’re on the move.Inside, you'll find: - Top 10 lists of Seattle's must-sees, including Pike Place Market, Discovery Park, Seattle Center, Pioneer Square, and the waterfront - Seattle's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping - Themed lists, including the best outdoor activities, museums, restaurants, day trips to islands and towns, and much more - Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - A laminated pull-out map of Seattle, plus five full-colour area maps DK Eyewitness's Top 10s have been helping travellers make the most of their breaks since 2002.Take the work out of planning a short trip with the DK Eyewitness Top 10 series. It’s the ultimate travel guide packed with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to make your weekend trip or cultural break memorable. Looking for more on Seattle's culture, history, and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Pacific Northwest. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations worldwide, from pocket-sized city guides to detailed country guides.
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Sicily (Pocket Travel Guide)
by DK EyewitnessRinged by dazzling blue waters, sun-dappled Sicily and its picturesque islands offer an endless supply of captivating cities, legendary ruins, and sandy beaches.Make the most of your trip to this Mediterranean Island with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering Sicily's very best and ensuring that you don't miss a thing. The pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable, the perfect companion while out and about.Inside, you'll find:-Top 10 lists of Sicily's must-sees, including Palermo, Mount Etna, the Aeolian Islands and Syracuse-Sicily's' most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping-Themed lists, including the best ancient sites, beaches, villages, local dishes, and much more-Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week-A laminated pull-out map of Sicily, plus five full-color area mapsDK Eyewitness's Top 10s have been helping travelers make the most of their breaks since 2002.Looking for more on Sicily's culture, history, and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Sicily. DK Eyewitness's visual guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your trip.s Sicily.
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Valencia (Pocket Travel Guide)
by DK EyewitnessThe UK&’s best-selling pocket guides – an unbeatable guide to Valencia, packed with insider tips and ideas, color maps, top 10 lists, and a laminated pull-out map, all designed to help you see the very best of Valencia.Discover Spain&’s third city – enjoy the bustle and colour of the Mercado Central, marvel at the architectural splendour of the Catedral, explore the extraordinary Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, wander through the picturesque alleys of Barrio del Carmen, tuck into delicious paella, join in the festivities of Las Fallas, or simply relax on the beach.From Top 10 tapas bars to the Top 10 things to do for free – discover the best of Valencia with this easy-to-use travel guide, perfect for a short break. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Valencia is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Valencia you will find: - Eight easy-to-follow itineraries so you can see all the best sights, whether you&’re staying for a day, a weekend, or a week- Top 10 lists showcase the best attractions in Valencia, including Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, Barrio del Carmen, La Catedral, La Lonja, Mercado Central, Jardines del Turia, Museo de Bellas Artes, L'Albufera, Xàtiva and more- Sturdy, laminated pull-out map of Valencia, plus six full-color area maps- In-depth area guides explore Valencia&’s most interesting neighbourhoods, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing- Color-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly and plan your day- Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful transport, visa and health information- Color maps help you navigate with ease- Chapters cover Barrio del Carmen, the Centro Histórico, the Old Town and around, the Waterfront, and moreTouring the country? Don&’t forget to check out DK Eyewitness Spain. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Vancouver and Vancouver Island (Pocket Travel Guide)
by DK EyewitnessMake the most of your trip to Vancouver and Vancouver Island with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the region's best and ensuring you don't miss anything. The pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable, the perfect companion while out and about.With a new lightweight format, this Vancouver travel guide is perfect for your pocket or bag when you’re on the move.Inside, you'll find: - Top 10 lists of Vancouver and Vancouver Island's must-sees, including Stanley Park, Granville Island, the Royal BC Museum, and Whistler- Vancouver and Vancouver Island's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping- Themed lists, including the best parks and gardens, beaches and bays, First Nations art, and much more- Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - A laminated pull-out map of Seattle, plus five full-color area mapsDK Eyewitness's Top 10s have been helping travelers make the most of their breaks since 2002.Take the work out of planning a short trip with the DK Eyewitness Top 10 series. It’s the ultimate travel guide packed with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to make your weekend trip or cultural break memorable. Looking for more on Canada's culture, history, and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Canada. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations worldwide, from pocket-sized city guides to detailed country guides.
DK Eyewitness Umbria (Travel Guide)
by DK EyewitnessEnchanting hill towns. Wildlife-filled national parks. Ancient Roman ruins. There are countless reasons to visit Umbria. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion.With a brand-new design, beautiful new photography, and inspirational content, this fully updated guide brings Umbria to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide. You'll find trusted travel advice, expert-led insights, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the region's buildings and neighborhoods.You'll discover: Our pick of Umbria's must-sees and top experiencesBeautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of UmbriaThe best spots to eat, drink, shop and stayDetailed maps and walks that make navigating the region easyEasy-to-follow itinerariesExpert advice: get ready, get around and stay safeColor-coded chapters to each part of UmbriaA lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go DK Eyewitness's highly visual guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your trip. Want to explore more of Italy? Try DK Eyewitness Italy.
DK Eyewitness Venice and the Veneto (Travel Guide)
by DK EyewitnessWhether you want to wander around a magical maze of canals, sample delicious cuisine, ramble through majestic mountains, or relive fascinating history, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Venice and the Veneto have to offer.The jewel of the Veneto, Venice is a dreamlike city filled with architectural wonders and incredible collections of art. But this region offers far more than this watery oasis. Lake Garda boasts beautiful scenery, Verona features the world's third-largest Roman Arena, and the Dolomites are rich with alpine forests and verdant hills.Our updated guide brings Venice and the Veneto to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations that place you inside the region's iconic buildings and neighborhoods.You'll discover:-Our pick of Venice and the Veneto's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems-The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay-Detailed maps and walks that make navigating the region easy-Easy-to-follow itineraries-Expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe-Color-coded chapters to every part of Venice and the Veneto, from San Marco to Castello, The Lagoon Islands to The Dolomites-A lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you goTouring the country? Don't forget to check out DK Eyewitness Italy.
East Coasting: The Ultimate Roadtripper's Guide to New England
by Christine Chitnis Monica DorazewskiDiscover the ultimate illustrated guide to road-tripping up through historic New England, and the must-visit spots along the way. This beautifully illustrated guide to roadtripping through New England spans Connecticut to Maine and explores inland destinations in Vermont, New Hampshire, weekend trips to the Berkshires, and even crosses over the Canadian border to Nova Scotia. In the spirit of Danielle Kroll&’s Pacific Coasting (Artisan 2021), East Coasting is a fun ride. All across New England, there&’s so much to see and do--Mystic, Providence, Salem, Portland, must-visit museums, bookstores, fooderies, and more. Go antiquing in Stonington, CT. Take a quick ferry ride to Martha&’s Vineyard. Visit Horseneck Beach, MA, on a glorious summer morning. A weekend getaway to Portland, ME, is a must, where you can feast your way through the city. And is there any better time than autumn, when the whole of New England is alight with changing leaves. Unless it&’s a beautiful snowy winter day in New Hampshire or Vermont, with its pristine beauty and opportunities for winter sporting. East Coasting is for those who reside in New England, who want to visit New England, who need a gift for someone who loves New England, and for armchair travelers alike.
Eating in US National Parks: Cosmopolitan Taste and Food Tourism (Routledge Food Studies)
by Kathleen LeBescoThis book presents a fascinating exploration of eating experiences within US national parks, explaining how, on what, and why people eat in national parks and how this has changed over the last century. National parks are enjoying unprecedented popularity, and they are especially popular sites for the expression of cosmopolitanism, an ideological outlook descended from the Romantics on whose vision the parks were originally founded. The book explores the constructed foodscape within US national parks, situating the romantic consumption ethos within the context of sociological work on distinction, culinary tourism, and culinary capital. It analyzes and problematizes elements of cosmopolitan taste and desire, examining food tourism in wilderness spaces that satisfies cosmopolitan hunger for authenticity and a certain type of self-making. Weaving together strands of research that have not been previously integrated, the book gleans meaning from concessions menus and park restaurant web pages and employs audience analysis to take stock of park restaurant visitors’ contributions to restaurant review websites, as well as to understand how they represent their park eating experiences on social media. The book examines how satisfying cosmopolitan tastes in the parks creates profit for corporate concessioners, but also may produce bioregionalist successes and a recentering of Indigenous foodways. It concludes by exploring inroads to a better food experience in the parks, involving food products and processes that are regionally/locally specific, where tourists witness and participate in food production and enjoy commensality, but that are also non-extractive and show care for the environment and the people who inhabit it. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of food studies, tourism and hospitality, sociology of culture, parks and recreation, American studies, and environmental studies. The book will also be of interest to parks and recreation decision makers, sustainable tourism leaders, and hospitality managers.
Eating Together in the Twenty-first Century: Social Challenges, Community Values, Individual Wellbeing
by Tamas Lestar Manuela Pilato Hugues SéraphinThis book presents theoretical and empirical insights on communal food and dining practices which challenge the less sustainable and often solitary lifestyles encouraged by a social system based on unlimited growth.
Edinburgh Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home (Local Travel Guide)
by Michael Clark DK Eyewitness Kenza Marland Stuart Kenny Xandra Robinson-BurnsThis isn't your ordinary travel guide. Beyond Edinburgh's iconic arts festival and hilltop castle are beautifully curated galleries, haunted alcoves, and secret distilleries in old railway buildings - and that's where this book takes you. Turn the pages to discover: The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as thrift store shopping and gin tastingA beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore EdinburghHelpful what3word addresses so that you can pinpoint all the listed sightsA range of sights and establishments that will take you well beyond the beaten pathCompiled by four proud Edinburgh residents, this stylish travel guide is packed with Edinburgh's best experiences and secret spots, handily categorized to suit your mood, whether you're a restless Edinburger on the hunt for a new hangout or a visitor keen to discover a side you won't find in traditional guidebooks, Edinburgh Like A Local will give you all the inspiration you need.Looking for another guide to Edinburgh? Explore further with our DK Eyewitness or Top 10 guides to Scotland.
Elephant Tourism in Nepal: Historical Perspectives, Current Health and Welfare Challenges, and Future Directions
by Dr Michelle SzydlowskiA study of elephant tourism in Nepal from its origins in the 1960s to the present day, this book examines the challenges faced by captive elephants. Used as human conveyance, on anti-poaching patrol teams, as rescue vehicles, and in forestry service, elephants have worked with and for humans for hundreds of years. However, the use of elephants in tourism is a fairly new development within Nepal. Because the health and welfare of tourism elephants is vital to the conservation of wild individuals, this book offers an assessment of captive elephant needs and an examination of their existing welfare statuses. Numerous NGOS and INGOs are now active in elephant lives, and numerous advocacy organizations have arisen with the goal of changing tourism practices and improving captive elephant welfare. This book seeks to examine the motivations of these NGOs and INGOs, and to consider their ethical approaches to elephant health and welfare. Are the motivations of these organizations similar enough to work together towards a common goal, or are their ethical norms so different that they get in one another's way? Using an ordinary language and ethics framework, this text aims to identify the norms of cultures and organisations and reframe them in ways which may allow for more successful interactions.
Emerging Trends in Smart Societies: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
by Worakamol Wisetsri Philip Clingan Rocky J. Dwyer Dilrabo BakhronovaEmerging Trends in Smart Societies: Interdisciplinary Perspectives” captures the essence of the groundbreaking initiative heralded by the inaugural International Conference on Humanities for Smart Societies 2023 (HMSS 23). This milestone event convenes a global cohort of scholars, policymakers, and thinkers, transcending geographical confines via a pioneering virtual platform.The book crystallizes the convergence of diverse disciplines – from humanities to management – fostering an exchange of innovative ideas vital for sustainable, digitally transformed societies. By orchestrating cross-disciplinary dialogues, this anthology unveils novel solutions and holistic approaches to contemporary challenges.
Emerging Voices for Animals in Tourism
by Edited by Jes Hooper and Carol KlineWhile the study of animal-human interactions within the context of tourism has been explored in a greater number and diversity of ways within the last decade, the discourse remains divided between traditional tourism academia and outside disciplines 'looking in'. Tourism academia has borrowed philosophical, ethical, gender studies, sociological, ecological conservation, and economic lenses to explore animals in tourism, however collaboration with authors external to tourism studies remains few. This edited volume strengthens the bridge between tourism academia and other disciplines by highlighting the fresh perspectives, emerging methodologies and innovative interdisciplinary conventions at the forefront of animals in tourism research, whilst critically working towards more ethical human-animal interactions within the tourism and leisure space. Split into four parts 'emerging motivations', 'emerging cultures', 'emerging narratives', and 'emerging reflections', this book offers readers a rich text grounded in progressive scholarly praxis including: * Research focussed on a wide range of animal taxa, geographic locations, and touristic contexts to help move the conversation toward multi-faceted solutions. * An eclectic selection of methodological approaches from multispecies ethnography to storytelling, literary and media analyses and participant survey that showcases the emerging interdisciplinary practices. * Representation of emerging voices from various fields and disciplines around the world. This unique text will be widely applicable to scholars working towards equitable human-animal interactions within tourism.
Empires of the Indus
by Alice Albinia10th anniversary edition with new PrefaceOne of the largest rivers in the world, the Indus rises in the Tibetan mountains, flows west across northern India and south through Pakistan. For millennia it has been worshipped as a god; for centuries used as a tool of imperial expansion; today it is the cement of Pakistans fractious union. Five thousand years ago, a string of sophisticated cities grew and traded on its banks. In the ruins of these elaborate metropolises, Sanskrit-speaking nomads explored the river, extolling its virtues in Indias most ancient text, the Rig-Veda. During the past two thousand years a series of invaders - Alexander the Great, Afghan Sultans, the British Raj - made conquering the Indus valley their quixotic mission. For the people of the river, meanwhile, the Indus valley became a nodal point on the Silk Road, a centre of Sufi pilgrimage and the birthplace of Sikhism. Empires of the Indus follows the river upstream and back in time, taking the reader on a voyage through two thousand miles of geography and more than five millennia of history redolent with contemporary importance.
Enchanted Islands: A Mediterranean Odyssey – A Memoir of Travels through Love, Grief and Mythology
by Laura CoffeyEnchanted Islands tells the true story of Laura Coffey's epic journey around the mystical archipelagos of the Mediterranean. Blending memoir, travel and nature writing with tales from The Odyssey, and infused with sharply comic wit, this is a celebration of the redemptive powers of cold-water swimming and luminous star-lit skies.
Entrepreneurial Innovation in the International Business of Tourism (Routledge Critical Studies in Tourism, Business and Management)
by Pantea Foroudi María Jesús Jerez-JerezThis international case study book provides 28 expertly curated case studies on entrepreneurship and innovation in tourism, each with detailed implementation instructions for the instructor to maximise student participation and learning.The dynamic characteristic of the tourism industry under the influence of micro and macro environment factors requires future professionals to be equipped with appropriate skills and competencies to deal with change and development in real-life practices. Curated and developed by industry experts and practitioners, these case studies embody real-world scenarios with the aim of best preparing students for their future careers. This compelling set of case studies explores the dynamics of entrepreneurship in global context, analyses emerging markets and new business models, and elicits the implications of innovation and entrepreneurship in different contexts and within a transdisciplinary perspective. The cases illustrate innovation and entrepreneurship as an accelerator of tourism growth and development, under a sustainable perspective.With reflective questions throughout to aid both in-class discussion and self-study, this book is an ideal study resource for use in higher and vocational education, and its unique, teaching-led approach positions it as a vital study tool for instructors and students alike.
Ethnic Tourism: Impacts, Challenges and Opportunities
by Li Yang Geoffrey WallThe book explores emerging themes, concepts, and issues in ethnic tourism, through examination of theoretical underpinnings and empirical research in various ethnic destinations worldwide. It encapsulates cultural, environmental, and economic dimensions of ethnic tourism, which is a force of change in many ethnic communities and suggests means through which local benefits can be enhanced and costs reduced. This book presents a range of case studies from diverse well-known ethnic destinations which reveal the various outcomes and changes engendered by ethnic tourism, such as the commodification of ethnic culture, the exploitation of minority peoples by outsiders, and the impact of wider forces of modernization and national integration policies. It summarizes what has been done so far and suggests initiatives to increase the contribution of tourism to the economic development and quality of life of ethnic communities. It brings together a diversity of perspectives that are not currently readily available in one location. The book will appeal to students, and scholars interested in social sciences, tourism studies, geography, anthropology, sociology and economics, as well as in applied disciplines such as planning. It addresses academic and professional audiences that are interested in tourism and its consequences, as well as those who are interested in ethnic, including indigenous peoples, and their circumstances.
Event Studies: Theory and Management for Planned Events (Events Management)
by Donald Getz Stephen J. PageFully updated and revised in its fifth edition, Event Studies remains the most comprehensive book devoted to developing knowledge and theory about event management and event tourism, focusing on the study of events, the event experience, and meanings associated with them. International in scope and embellished with useful figures and tables throughout, the authors carefully examine current forces, trends, and issues, including impacts of the pandemic. All the major types of planned events are profiled, with emphasis on their forms, functions, experiential dimensions, meanings, and values. This book’s framework encompasses antecedents, planning and design, outcomes and impacts, and the various patterns and processes that influence the events sector, including policy. New and expanded topics in the fifth edition include: • Content has been substantially reorganised to give much more attention to establishing theoretical foundations and advocating principles for the core management functions. • New content on gender studies, human rights, crisis management and resilience, sustainability, and events as agents of change. • Expert opinion boxes cover major issues: educational philosophy; technology and its impacts; human rights and mega-events; virtual events and agile management; trends in corporate events; happiness and well-being; event portfolios management; civic dramaturgy; event design; trends in communications, including new media; dynamic crowd management; overtourism; and event-sector recovery. • Additional chapters on design, policy, management fundamentals, planning and operations, event tourism, and the inter-related management challenges of risk, security, health and safety, and environment. This insightful volume will be an invaluable resource for all undergraduate students of events studies throughout their degree programmes.
Events and Infrastructures: Critical Interrogations (ISSN)
by Barbara Grabher Ian R. LamondInnovative and the first of its kind, this informative and multidisciplinary book explores the socio-cultural significance inherent in event infrastructures.While mainstream event management literature addresses event infrastructures mainly through its operational relevance, this carefully compiled edited volume takes infrastructures as an analytical point in respect to its social, political, economic and cultural potential of the study of events. Borrowing from the ongoing social scientific debates on the geography, sociology and anthropology of infrastructures, critical questions are posed in relation to the event contexts. With references to events in Argentina, Malawi, Spain and the UK, among others, the volume combines an international perspective with a highly relevant subject for contemporary event management education.By bringing together theoretical as well as empirical readings on the question of event infrastructures from a critical point of view, the debates are relevant to practitioners and researchers as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field of events, leisure, tourism, anthropology, sociology, geography and urban planning – among others.
An Events Industry Takes Shape: A Case Study of the UK and Poland
by Philip BernersThis timely book critically evaluates the factors which shape an events industry as it develops, with the aim of helping to narrow the disparate behaviours and practices of organisers within the global marketplace of international events.Stemming from an innovative qualitative research project, which included interviews with senior events organisers at landmark venues in both the UK and Poland, this volume provides an insight into both the emerging events industry in Poland and the developed events industry in the UK, highlighting cross-cultural risk and safety gaps that may impact organisers, clients, attendees, suppliers, and workers. The book highlights the importance of a unanimous global approach to events organisation, the creation of a professional community of practice, and ethos of self-learning within the events industry and the need for an international professional association for organisers involved with providing international events. The book explores the three themes of 'Event Culture', 'Tourism and Events', and 'Risk Awareness at Events', thus focusing on long-term factors of events industries.International in scope, this book will appeal to students on courses such as managing events, planning events, project management, and hospitality and tourism studies, as well as events organisers in locations where events is an emerging industry.
Everest, Inc.: The Renegades and Rogues Who Built an Industry at the Top of the World
by Will CockrellFeaturing original interviews with mountain guides and climbers—including Jimmy Chin and Conrad Anker—this vivid and authoritative adventure history chronicles one of the least likely industries on Earth: guided climbing on Mount Everest.Anyone who has read Jon Krakauer&’s Into Thin Air or has seen a recent photo of climbers standing in line to get to the top of Everest may think they have the mountain pretty well figured out. It&’s an extreme landscape where bad weather and incredible altitude can occasionally kill, but more so an overcrowded, trashed-out recreation destination where rich clients pad their egos—and social media feeds—while exploiting local Sherpas. There&’s some truth to these clichés, but they&’re a sliver of the story. Unlike any book to date, Everest, Inc. gets to the heart of the mountain through the definitive story of its greatest invention: the Himalayan guiding industry. It all began in the 1980s with a few boot-strapping entrepreneurs who paired raw courage and naked ambition with a new style of expedition planning. Many of them are still living and climbing today, and as a result of their astonishing success, ninety percent of the people now on Everest are clients or employees of guided expeditions. Studded with quotes from original interviews with more than a hundred western and Sherpa climbers, clients, writers, filmmakers, and even a Hollywood actor, Everest, Inc. foregrounds the voices of the people who have made the mountain what it is today. And while there is plenty of high-altitude drama in unpacking the last forty years of Everest tragedy and triumph, it ultimately transcends stereotypes and tells the uplifting counternarrative of the army of journeymen and women who have made people&’s dreams come true, and of the Nepalis who are pushing the industry into the future.
Excavating Fort Raleigh: Archaeology at England's First Colony (Landmarks)
by Dr. Ivor Noel HumeDig into a first-hand account of excavations at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site.A small earthen fort on Roanoke Island, traditionally known as Old Fort Raleigh, was the site of the first English colony in the Americas. Previous archaeological discoveries at the site left many questions unanswered by the 1990s. Where was the main fort and town founded by Raleigh's lieutenant, Ralph Lane, the first governor? Was the small log structure outside the fort really a defensive outwork? And why did the colonists go to the effort of making bricks from the local clay? These are the questions that scholars hoped to answer in an extensive, professional dig funded by National Geographic from 1991 to 1993. This skilled team of excavators-with a little luck-revealed America's first scientific laboratory, where the Elizabethan scientist Thomas Harriot analyzed North American natural resources and Joachim Gans assayed ores for valuable metals.Famed archaeologist of Colonial America Ivor Noël Hume describes the labor-intensive process of discoveries at Fort Raleigh.