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A Tourism PhD Reflection

Pike, Steven D. (2003) A Tourism PhD Reflection . Tourism Review 58(1):pp. 16-18.

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Abstract

In the process of my PhD viva (Pike, 2002a) it was suggested by the examiners that a PhD is not only about researching a specific topic, but also a process of learning and evaluation of the research process itself. As a previous General Manager of a regional tourism organisation (RTO), I was asked about my reactions to this statement, and what, in effect, had I learnt. Since my answer touched upon issues relating to the purpose of an RTO, my examiners suggested that my reflections might prove a useful appendix to the thesis, particularly to the issue of normative versus positive concepts of sustainable management. Thus, was this particular candidate hoisted by his own petard!

Item Type:Journal Article
Status:Published
Keywords:tourism, study
Subjects:350000 Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services > 350500 Tourism
ID Code:12200
Deposited By:Pike, Steven D
Deposited On:29 January 2008
Alternative Locations:http://www.emeraldinsight.com/info/journals/tr/tr.jsp
Copyright Owner:Copyright 2003 Emerald Publishing
Copyright Statement:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.

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