Heritage Creation in Tourism

Newly Constructed Ancient Towns in China
Erscheinungsjahr 2027
ISBN: 978-1-84541-935-6
Verlag: Channel View Publications

Buch, Englisch, 176 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 333 g

Timely and relevant work focusing on the reconstruction of ancient towns for tourism and local development

This book introduces the notion of heritage creation in tourism to explain how the past is reproduced and revitalised, and how tourism contributes to shaping the future, by the choices and actions of diverse stakeholders. This notion highlights the capacity of individuals and communities to reflect on the past, care for the present and envision the future.

Through an in-depth case study of Gubei Water Town, the volume examines heritage creation through four interconnected dimensions: material (re)construction, embodiment, narrative and value.

Offering an original perspective on the relationship between heritage and tourism, this book will be of interest to researchers and students in heritage and tourism studies and cultural geography. It also invites tourism practitioners to reflect on their roles in shaping heritage and the future through tourism development and practice.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wang, Chujun

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Dienstleistungssektor & Branchen Tourismuswirtschaft, Gastgewerbe
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft | Kulturwissenschaften Museumskunde, Materielle Kultur, Erinnerungskultur
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft | Kulturwissenschaften Kulturwissenschaften

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part 1: Setting the Table

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Heritage Tourism and Theming

Chapter 3. Theoretical Framework

Part 2: Reading Through the Pieces

Chapter 4. Emergence of Newly Constructed Ancient Towns and Gubei Water Town

Chapter 5. Political Narrative: Revitalising Traditional China

Chapter 6. Newly Constructed Quasi-Heritage Space

Chapter 7. Tourist Consumption and Embodiment

Chapter 8. Simatai Villagers: Pursuing a Better Life

Part 3: Assembling the Jigsaw Puzzle

Chapter 9. The Heritage Process in Gubei Water Town

Chapter 10. Heritage Creation in Tourism

Über Autor(innen)

Wang, Chujun
Chujun Wang is an Assistant Professor at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan. Her research interests include intangible cultural heritage and tourism.

Chujun Wang holds a PhD in Tourism Studies from Hokkaido University and is an Assistant Professor at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan. Her research examines heritage tourism from a critical perspective, with particular interests in heritage creation, intangible cultural heritage tourism, authenticity, values and sociocultural change.