Hospitality: A Social Lens
Exploring hospitality through diverse academic perspectives
Paul Lynch editor Conrad Lashley editor Alison Morrison editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:19th Oct '06
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This book explores hospitality through various academic lenses, offering insights from leading scholars. Hospitality: A Social Lens enriches the understanding of this complex phenomenon.
The book Hospitality: A Social Lens delves into the evolving understanding of hospitality through a diverse academic approach. It features contributions from leading scholars who apply their expertise to analyze hospitality as a social phenomenon. By examining host and guest relationships, the authors provide insights into in-group and out-group dynamics across various societal contexts, enriching the discourse on hospitality.
Continuing the dialogue initiated in In Search of Hospitality: Theoretical Perspectives and Debates,Hospitality: A Social Lens challenges conventional boundaries and encourages fresh perspectives on the subject. The chapters collectively highlight how hospitality can be viewed through multiple lenses, fostering a deeper comprehension of its complexities. This book not only reflects on existing knowledge but also stimulates new research avenues in the field.
The contributors come from a wide range of disciplines, including hospitality management, sociology, anthropology, and linguistics. Their interdisciplinary collaboration results in a comprehensive exploration of hospitality, revealing novel interpretations and methodologies that enhance our understanding. The final chapter encapsulates these insights, paving the way for future research and discussions on the phenomenon of hospitality, ensuring its relevance in contemporary society.
ISBN: 9780080450933
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 560g
218 pages