Authenticating Ethnic Tourism by Philip Feifan Xie (English) Paperback Book

Description: Authenticating Ethnic Tourism by Philip Feifan Xie 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 are the problems in the process. It explores an intricate tourism-ethnicity relationship in the context of Hainan Island, China. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New 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. Author Biography Philip Feifan Xie is an Associate Professor of the Tourism, Leisure and Event Planning program and School Director of Human Movement, Sport and Leisure Studies 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. He has done extensive research on ethnic tourism in Asia. Table of Contents Introduction - Lo autentico aun existe 1. Tourism and Ethnic Peoples 2. Authenticity and Commodification 3. Hainan Island and Folk Villages 4. Governments 5. Ethnic Minorities 6. Tourists 7. Tourism Businesses 8. Equilibrium Epilogue: Lo autentico aun existe Review Finally, here is a way to move beyond old debates about authenticity in Tourism Studies, with a pragmatic, useful approach for analyzing "authentification" processes. Xies models of stakeholders interactions and the paradoxes encountered in ethnic tourism development have worldwide application for academics and stakeholders themselves. -- Margaret Swain, University of California, USA The book is well-researched, conceptualized, and written in an approachable and thought-provoking style. Its central aim is to shift away from the discourse of authenticity to the processes of authenticating ethnic tourism. Xie achieves this goal by applying a strong conceptual framework to analyze and evaluate authentication by different stakeholders of ethnic tourism in a specific setting-the ethnic Li minority on Hainan Island, China. -- Maria Amoamo, University of Otago, New Zealand Annals of Tourism Research, Vol. 38, No. 3, pp. 1197-1199, 2011 Long 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. Review Text Finally, here is a way to move beyond old debates about authenticity in Tourism Studies, with a pragmatic, useful approach for analyzing "authentification" processes. Xies models of stakeholders interactions and the paradoxes encountered in ethnic tourism development have worldwide application for academics and stakeholders themselves. Review Quote The book is well-researched, conceptualized, and written in an approachable and thought-provoking style. Its central aim is to shift away from the discourse of authenticity to the processes of authenticating ethnic tourism. Xie achieves this goal by applying a strong conceptual framework to analyze and evaluate authentication by different stakeholders of ethnic tourism in a specific setting-the ethnic Li minority on Hainan Island, China. Details ISBN1845411579 Author Philip Feifan Xie Pages 288 Publisher Channel View Publications Ltd Series Tourism and Cultural Change Year 2010 ISBN-10 1845411579 ISBN-13 9781845411572 Format Paperback Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 338.4791 Media Book Short Title AUTHENTICATING ETHNIC TOURISM Language English Series Number 26 Imprint Channel View Publications Place of Publication Bristol Illustrations black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures UK Release Date 2010-11-10 Publication Date 2010-11-10 AU Release Date 2010-11-10 NZ Release Date 2010-11-10 Alternative 9781845411589 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161908516;

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