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Presentation for National Chi Nan University. Chris Ryan. Purpose of Presentation. To introduce myself To say a little about publishing research To say a little about trends in tourism and tourism research To have a conversation with you!. Some topics. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Presentation for National Chi Nan University
Chris Ryan
Purpose of Presentation
• To introduce myself• To say a little about publishing research• To say a little about trends in tourism and
tourism research
• To have a conversation with you!
Some topics• We live in a world of images (constructed, global,
consumed)• We live in a world with a degrading environment• We live in a world with a growing and ageing
population• We live in a world of increasing mobility• We live in a world of growing urbanisation• We live in a world of possible energy shortage
T h e L i v e d I n C i t y
But – the field is progressing!
• High level of debate on methods/modes of research
• Much higher levels of sophistication in research methods due to improvements in software and computing
• Much greater linkages between tourism as a ‘linked’ phenomenon with other academic disciplines