An Anthropological Study of Hospitality
The Innkeeper and the Guest
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
| Author: | Amitai Touval | ISBN: | 9783319420493 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing | Publication: | December 15, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | Amitai Touval |
| ISBN: | 9783319420493 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| Publication: | December 15, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
This volume explores recent developments in the practice of hospitality, as well as the curious, precarious relationship between guests and their hosts. Drawing from personal interactions with an aging innkeeper called Herr Klaus and modern Airbnb hostess Gretchen, Amitai Touval offers a touching and illuminating account of how the rise of Airbnb has forged new standards of generosity, hostility, and accountability. An Anthropological Study of Hospitality is a must-read for anyone who has wondered about the intricate social cues involved in such a seemingly simple exchange.
This volume explores recent developments in the practice of hospitality, as well as the curious, precarious relationship between guests and their hosts. Drawing from personal interactions with an aging innkeeper called Herr Klaus and modern Airbnb hostess Gretchen, Amitai Touval offers a touching and illuminating account of how the rise of Airbnb has forged new standards of generosity, hostility, and accountability. An Anthropological Study of Hospitality is a must-read for anyone who has wondered about the intricate social cues involved in such a seemingly simple exchange.
