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Critical Social Challenges in the Tourism Industry: Labor, Gentrification, and Drugs is a groundbreaking book that delves into the often-overlooked critical issues within the field of tourism. In an era where studies within the critical paradigm are scarce, this project fills a significant gap, serving as a crucial reference for scholars and practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of the social, economic, and cultural impacts of tourism. The book adopts a critical perspective, shedding light on power relations, domination, and oppression within the tourism industry. By exposing these dynamics, the critical paradigm seeks to liberate both tourist destinations and employees from exploitative conditions. From examining the social and environmental effects of tourism to addressing critical topics such as gentrification, consumerism, commodification, and critical pedagogy, this comprehensive study offers a fresh and thought-provoking analysis of the field. With a focus on labor transformation, the formation of the working class, and the employment of women, children, and immigrants, the book uncovers the intricate labor processes and interactions within the tourism industry. Furthermore, it explores important aspects such as tourist-employee interaction, LGBT tourism, illegal sex tourism, and the use of drugs and psychedelics in the context of tourist mobility. This book is ideal for researchers and students in the field of tourism, offering a comprehensive examination of critical issues within the industry.

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Barış Çıvak has been a faculty member at Anadolu University, Faculty of Tourism, Department of Tourism Management since 2014. He completed his undergraduate education at Anadolu University, Department of Tourism Management in 2013. Later, he earned his Master's Degree in 2016 and Ph.D. in 2021 from Anadolu University, Social Sciences Institute, Tourism Management Department. His academic interests include organizational theory, managerial control mechanisms, tourism management, and critical issues in tourism. Engin Bayraktaroğlu received his Master’s degree in Tourism and Hotel Management from Kocatepe University in 2013 and a Ph.D. degree in Tourism Management from Anadolu University in 2019. He works as an Associate Professor at Anadolu University Faculty of Tourism. He is currently on sabbatical leave as a guest researcher at The Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg, Faculty of Business and Economics. His research interest includes destination value, destination development, and tourist mobility.

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