Since its debut in 1980, the Tourism Area Life Cycle (TALC) model has greatly influenced scholars' understanding of tourism development. This volume presents 19 contributions from international academics discussing how this concept has been applied and modified over the years. Each section features an introduction by Butler (international tourism, Strathclyde U., Scotland), who first proposed the model. The volume (which lacks an index) also contains a reprint of Butler's initial article, and his reflections on its origins. Distributed in the U.S. by UTP Distribution. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)