{"product_id":"9780816654925","title":"Beaches, Ruins, Resorts","description":"Author: Waleed Hazbun\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780816654925\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: University of Minnesota Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 02 Feb 2009\u003cbr\u003ePages: 360 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite being viewed as a dangerous region to visit, leisure travel across the Middle East has thrived even in the post9\/11 era. In Beaches, Ruins, Resorts, Waleed Hazbun investigates this overlooked industry to show how tourism is shaping the economic development and international relations of the region in dramatic ways. Hazbun tells the new and surprising story of how the draw of glittering beaches, luxury hotels and resorts, and sightseeing at ancient ruins impact the Arab world-promoting both economic globalization and political authoritarianism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47919104917662,"sku":"ING-9780816654925","price":41.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780816654925.jpg?v=1782807779","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780816654925","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}