Some 48 essays by international social sciences experts provide a review of current research in the field of tourism studies, assessing key themes in the light of theoretical developments as well as dramatic changes in the environment that tourism operates in. The essays cover topics including tourism's role in globalization, localization, and contested places; the values, motivations, and experiences of tourists; tourism, society, and the environment, including sustainable tourism; and tourism policies and governance and the state's role in tourism development.