Tourism Mobilities

Places to Play, Places in Play

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Earth Sciences, Geography, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Human Geography
Cover of the book Tourism Mobilities by Mimi Sheller, John Urry, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Mimi Sheller, John Urry ISBN: 9781134302642
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: August 2, 2004
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Mimi Sheller, John Urry
ISBN: 9781134302642
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: August 2, 2004
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Many places around the world are being produced, converted, interpreted and made fit for tourist consumption.This fascinating book analyzes tourist performances such as walking, shopping, sunbathing, photographing, eating and clubbing, and studies why, and indeed how, some places become global centres whilst others don’t. Arranged in four distinct parts, Sheller and Urry consider:

  • Performing Paradise 
  • Performances of Global Heritage 
  • Remaking Playful Places 
  • New Playful Places.

Incorporating a wide array of empirical research and innovative international case studies, this fascinating book illuminates the tourist performance phenomenon: from Eco-tourism on the beach to shopping in Hong Kong, from the making of 'Cool Reykjavik' to tourism in high-rise suburbs in Paris, and from Inca heritage to medical tourism.

Edited by two world authorities in tourism studies, this revealing book deploys a range of theories related to the 'mobility turn' in the social sciences in order to analyze the contingent and networked nature of how places are stabilized as fit for playful performances. Well-written and researched, with coherent analysis and presentation, this book will appeal to academics, students and those interested in the complex character of global change.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Many places around the world are being produced, converted, interpreted and made fit for tourist consumption.This fascinating book analyzes tourist performances such as walking, shopping, sunbathing, photographing, eating and clubbing, and studies why, and indeed how, some places become global centres whilst others don’t. Arranged in four distinct parts, Sheller and Urry consider:

Incorporating a wide array of empirical research and innovative international case studies, this fascinating book illuminates the tourist performance phenomenon: from Eco-tourism on the beach to shopping in Hong Kong, from the making of 'Cool Reykjavik' to tourism in high-rise suburbs in Paris, and from Inca heritage to medical tourism.

Edited by two world authorities in tourism studies, this revealing book deploys a range of theories related to the 'mobility turn' in the social sciences in order to analyze the contingent and networked nature of how places are stabilized as fit for playful performances. Well-written and researched, with coherent analysis and presentation, this book will appeal to academics, students and those interested in the complex character of global change.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Constructing Global Enemies by Mimi Sheller, John Urry
Cover of the book The Literature of Struggle by Mimi Sheller, John Urry
Cover of the book Treating Drug Abusers by Mimi Sheller, John Urry
Cover of the book Managing Politics and Islam in Indonesia by Mimi Sheller, John Urry
Cover of the book Islamic Endowments in Jerusalem Under British Mandate by Mimi Sheller, John Urry
Cover of the book Teaching Religious Literacy by Mimi Sheller, John Urry
Cover of the book Magical Transformations on the Early Modern English Stage by Mimi Sheller, John Urry
Cover of the book Twenty Years in Khama Country and Pioneering Among the Batuana of Lake Ngami by Mimi Sheller, John Urry
Cover of the book The Near and Distant God by Mimi Sheller, John Urry
Cover of the book The Pacific by Mimi Sheller, John Urry
Cover of the book The Age of Elizabeth by Mimi Sheller, John Urry
Cover of the book Classroom Interactions as Cross-Cultural Encounters by Mimi Sheller, John Urry
Cover of the book The 'Improper' Feminine by Mimi Sheller, John Urry
Cover of the book Non-Trial Advocacy by Mimi Sheller, John Urry
Cover of the book Melodies of the Mind by Mimi Sheller, John Urry
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy