| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Tourism and cultural change ; 39 |
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Tourism and cultural change ; 39.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Tourism and nationalism in Scotland -- Scottish identity in tourism -- "Narrating" the Scottish nation in tour buses -- Robert the Bruce and the regional heritage of the southwest -- The Scottish nation in the cultural heritage of Robert Burns -- Genealogical tourists and homeland nationalism |
| Summary |
This book explores the role of tourism as a means to express 'nation' and 'nationhood'. Based on field research in southwest and central Scotland it shows how various historical accounts, cultural icons and images, events and celebrations create a meaning of the Scottish nation. It examines the narratives, either explicit or implicit, produced at heritage-related tourism sites and how these become interwoven with the ideology of a nation. This volume will be of use to researchers and students in tourism and heritage studies, Scottish studies, culture and identity, nationalism and national iden |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Tourism -- Social aspects -- Scotland
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Heritage tourism -- Scotland
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National characteristics, Scottish.
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Cultural studies.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industries -- Hospitality, Travel & Tourism.
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Heritage tourism
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National characteristics, Scottish
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Tourism -- Social aspects
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Scotland
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781845414498 |
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1845414497 |
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1306902320 |
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9781306902328 |
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9781845414504 |
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1845414500 |
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