This book is a collection of essays that examines the social, political and cultural impact of tourism on Irish society. It deals with both the historical experience of Irish tourism and with the contemporary influence of tourism on different areas of Irish life and cultural self-representation. The
Irish Tourism: Image Culture and Identity
β Scribed by Michael Cronin (editor); Barbara O'Connor (editor)
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications
- Year
- 2003
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 290
- Series
- Tourism and Cultural Change; 1
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
The book explores the multi-faceted nature of the important phenomenon of Irish tourism, drawing on current work in sociology, cultural studies, ethnography, and language studies. It will provide invaluable insights into historical and contemporary tourist representations, practices and impacts and will interest researchers and practitioners.Β
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