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Making a World of Difference

Essays on Tourism, Culture, and Development in Newfoundland

by (author) James Overton

Publisher
Memorial University Press
Initial publish date
Jan 1996
Category
Cultural, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780919666733
    Publish Date
    Jan 1996
    List Price
    $27.95

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Description

Tourism is a major cultural and economic force in the world. Many people in Newfoundland are embracing tourism as a possible way out of the province's economic difficulties. How is the "world of difference," as Newfoundland is described in a far-reaching tourism promotion campaign, affected by the policies and programmes designed to exploit this trend? Overton examines specific tourism related initiatives within Newfoundland and Labrador as starting points for a broad discussion of culture and development.

About the author

James Overton hold a degree in Historical Geography from the University of Western Ontario. He is Professor of Sociology at Memorial University of Newfoundland.

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Editorial Reviews

“Overton’s preface to the collection states that its aim is ‘to provoke thought and encourage debate about tourism, development and culture’ in Newfoundland. It certainly achieves the former and it deserves to do the latter.”

William Lawton, Newfoundland and Labrador Studies

"This volume will have appeal for anyone interested in Newfoundland's recent history, not solely those with tourism expertise."

Margaret Johnston, Polar Record