Contesting The Foreshore Tourism Society And Politics On The Coast Jeremy Boissevain Tom Selwyn by Jeremy Boissevain & Tom Selwyn 9789053566947, 9053566945 instant download after payment.

This collection of essays examines social, political, and economic relations in primarily European coastal locations through the lens of tourism. The contributors explore the intersecting interests of fishing, tourism, and development and the conflict among local communities and market forces, all of which are infused with the symbolism of the sea as a place of mystery and danger. From the tensions between Cornish villagers and city visitors to the explosion of resort development in Gran Canaria, the authors consider the relationship between local residents, businesses, and tourist newcomers as they vie for status, influence, and, ultimately, for space. About the AuthorJeremy Boissevain is professor emeritus of social anthropology at the University of Amsterdam. Tom Selwyn is professor of anthropology at London Metropolitan University. [C:\Users\Microsoft\Documents\Calibre Library]