| Authenticating Ethnic Tourism Contributor(s): Xie, Philip Feifan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1845411587 ISBN-13: 9781845411589 Publisher: Channel View Publications OUR PRICE: $132.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Industries - Hospitality, Travel & Tourism - Social Science | Sociology - General - Social Science | Anthropology - General |
| Dewey: 338.479 |
| LCCN: 2010026362 |
| Series: Tourism and Cultural Change |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.9" W x 8.3" (1.01 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book represents a shifting of emphasis away from the discourse of authenticity to the process of authenticating ethnic tourism. It focuses upon what authentication is, how it works, who is involved, and what the problems are in the process. By using the study of folk villages on Hainan Island, China, the book suggests that authenticity evolves from a static into a more dynamic concept, which can be formulated according to the different stages of development relating to all the stakeholders involved. Authentication is an interactive process in which a balance of forces defines a state of equilibrium. The book uncovers some interesting findings that will significantly contribute to the literature on ethnic tourism in developing areas. |
Contributor Bio(s): Xie, Philip Feifan: - Philip Feifan Xie is Professor of the Tourism, Leisure and Event Planning program at Bowling Green State University, Ohio, USA. He holds a PhD in planning from the University of Waterloo, Canada. His areas of specialization include cultural and heritage tourism, tourism morphology and event management. |