THE DISCURSIVE CONSTRUTION OF TOURISM IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN ENGLAND

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The book explores the evolution of tourism as an academic discipline in England, highlighting its roots in the mid to late 20th century. It critiques the narrow portrayal of tourism as a vocational field primarily framed by business management, arguing that this perspective overlooks its multifaceted nature. The research reveals how established discourses in higher education shape the understanding and teaching of tourism, creating both opportunities and constraints that influence its ideological construction in academic settings.