<p>'An exciting new text about the true origins of the hospitality and tourism industry, identifying how an understanding of the past can inform modern approaches to hospitality and tourism management. * Covers the study and development of the origins of hospitality traditions within the domestic, civic and commercial contexts of hospitality; * Provides a unique insight into the evolution of hospitality and the roles of 'guest' and 'host' as we recognise them today; * Focuses on the social, economic and geographical influences from Classical Antiquity to the Renaissance. Ideal for semester teaching, it serves as an introductory text for Hospitality and Tourism Studies, as well as providing a sound foundation for postgraduate studies.'</p>

The Origins of Hospitality and Tourism

Business & Money

Kevin D O'Gorman

Industries

Goodfellow Publishers

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Research Methods for Accounting and Finance (Global Management Series)

Research Methods for Accounting and Finance is an essential text for accounting and finance students undertaking research for the first time. It demystifies the research process by providing the novice researcher with a must-have guide through all of the stages of the research process, from identifying a research topic to the finished project. Jargon-free and written in a user-friendly style, it utilises a variety of methods to carefully link the subject matter and topics. Packed with appropriate examples and reflective exercises to support skills and knowledge development, each chapter includes a useful reference list and suggested further readings. It offers a comprehensive overview of key research methods and the choices available when undertaking research in accounting and finances. It includes: an exploration of the nature and scope of research within the disciplines of accounting and finance; how to identify a suitable research project and the importance of understanding and contextualising your research ideas via a thorough literature review; which type of research most suitable to undertake and the researcher s choice of data collection method; an analysis of qualitative and quantitative research methods and which is more appropriate for your study; ethical issues and research codes of practice and advice on the writing process.

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Audrey Paterson

Robert MacIntosh

David Leung

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The Origins of Hospitality and Tourism

Conrad Hilton: Entrepreneurship, Innovation and the Making of the Global Hotel Industry

Conrad Hilton: Entrepreneurship, Innovation and the Making of the Global Hotel Industry

Research Methods for Accounting and Finance (Global Management Series)

Research Methods for Accounting and Finance (Global Management Series)