Theoretical Advancement in Social Impacts Assessment of Tourism Research

This book provides the reader with a fresh perspective of the use of theory in the body of research centred on social impacts of tourism. It will be of great interest to all upper-level students and researchers in tourism, planning and related fields.

Kyle Maurice Woosnam is Professor of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at the Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia, USA. He is also Senior Research Fellow at the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Manuel Alector Ribeiro is a Senior Lecturer in Tourism Management at the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of Sussex, UK. He is also Senior Research Fellow at the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa; and an integrated member of the Research Centre for Tourism, Sustainability and Well-being (Cinturs) at the Faculty of Economics, University of Algarve, Portugal.