Wellness City: Health And Well-being In Urban Economic Development
by Ari-Veikko Anttiroiko /
2018 / English / PDF
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Addressing the continuous need for new growth sectors in
post-industrial cities, this book considers the economic
significance of wellness from a development policy perspective.
The author goes beyond personal health discourse to conceptualise
wellness as an emerging industry, presenting empirical cases of
community, attraction, and export-orientated strategies around
the world. Combining holistic health, urban governance and
economic development, this book will provide valuable reading for
those studying policy, tourism and the wellness sector as well as
business entrepreneurs within this evolving industry.
Addressing the continuous need for new growth sectors in
post-industrial cities, this book considers the economic
significance of wellness from a development policy perspective.
The author goes beyond personal health discourse to conceptualise
wellness as an emerging industry, presenting empirical cases of
community, attraction, and export-orientated strategies around
the world. Combining holistic health, urban governance and
economic development, this book will provide valuable reading for
those studying policy, tourism and the wellness sector as well as
business entrepreneurs within this evolving industry.
