Robertson, George
Travellers' Tales: Narratives of Home and Displacement (Futures: New Perspectives for Cultural Analysis)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415070164
- author:
- Robertson, George
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 23.3 x 15.7 x 1.7 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Travellers' Tales: Narratives of Home and Displacement by George Robertson explores the complex relationships between identity, culture, and travel. This collection of essays brings together diverse perspectives on the politics of tourism, cultural exchange, and the ways in which we represent others. Through a range of approaches, from critical analysis to personal narrative, Travellers' Tales examines the tensions between novelty and alienation, pleasure and dislocation, that arise when we encounter new cultures. The book reviews recent work on the discourses of tourism, travel, and cultural politics, shedding light on the ways in which global interactions shape our experiences of local cultures. By exploring the complexities of travel and displacement, Travellers' Tales offers a nuanced understanding of the ways in which we navigate multiple identities and cultures.
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