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Where Asia Smiles: An Ethnography of Philippine Tourism (Contemporary Ethnograph
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- Book Title
- Where Asia Smiles: An Ethnography of Philippine Tourism (Contempo
- ISBN
- 9780812218268
- Publication Name
- Where Asia Smiles : an Ethnography of Philippine Tourism
- Item Length
- 9.3in
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press
- Series
- Contemporary Ethnography Ser.
- Publication Year
- 2002
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6in
- Item Width
- 6.1in
- Item Weight
- 23.5 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 328 Pages
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"Anyone who has been to Manila, Bali, or Bangkok is aware of the plight of the locals who despise and yet want the presence of tourists. . . . Ness focuses on the Philippines . . . to examine the delicate balance between preserving one's way of life while being open to the increasing demands of tourism."-- Choice
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University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN-10
0812218264
ISBN-13
9780812218268
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2250027
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Where Asia Smiles : an Ethnography of Philippine Tourism
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Series
Contemporary Ethnography Ser.
Publication Year
2002
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
328 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.3in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
6.1in
Item Weight
23.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Gn671.P5n47 2002
Reviews
Where Asia Smiles is a most impressive book and certainly the best I have ever read on tourism because it finds the right mix of precise description, empathic documentation, and judicious theoretical analysis., " Where Asia Smiles is a most impressive book and certainly the best I have ever read on tourism because it finds the right mix of precise description, empathic documentation, and judicious theoretical analysis."--Jean Paul Dumont, George Mason University, Anyone who has been to Manila, Bali, or Bangkok is aware of the plight of the locals who despise and yet want the presence of tourists. . . . Ness focuses on the Philippines . . . to examine the delicate balance between preserving one's way of life while being open to the increasing demands of tourism., " Where Asia Smiles is a most impressive book and certainly the best I have ever read on tourism because it finds the right mix of precise description, empathic documentation, and judicious theoretical analysis."-Jean Paul Dumont, George Mason University, "A timely and delightful new book. . . . Ness thoughtfully explores the social, cultural, and economic implications of the localization of global tourism in Davao. . . . Where Asia Smiles: An Ethnography of Philippine Tourism will appeal to a wide range of audiences. It offers a richly textured and informative account of the development of Philippine tourism at the microscopic level. It is a book for all those interested in learning more about the local ramifications of global tourism."-- Journal of Asian Studies, "Where Asia Smilesis a most impressive book and certainly the best I have ever read on tourism because it finds the right mix of precise description, empathic documentation, and judicious theoretical analysis."--Jean Paul Dumont, George Mason University, "A timely and delightful new book. . . . Ness thoughtfully explores the social, cultural, and economic implications of the localization of global tourism in Davao. . . .Where Asia Smiles: an Ethnography of Philippine Tourismwill appeal to a wide range of audiences. It offers a richly textured and informative account of the development of Philippine tourism at the microscopic level. It is a book for all those interested in learning more about the local ramifications of global tourism."--Journal of Asian Studies, "Anyone who has been to Manila, Bali, or Bangkok is aware of the plight of the locals who despise and yet want the presence of tourists. . . . Ness focuses on the Philippines . . . to examine the delicate balance between preserving one's way of life while being open to the increasing demands of tourism."-- Choice, A timely and delightful new book. . . . Ness thoughtfully explores the social, cultural, and economic implications of the localization of global tourism in Davao. . . . Where Asia Smiles: An Ethnography of Philippine Tourism will appeal to a wide range of audiences. It offers a richly textured and informative account of the development of Philippine tourism at the microscopic level. It is a book for all those interested in learning more about the local ramifications of global tourism., "Where Asia Smiles is a most impressive book and certainly the best I have ever read on tourism because it finds the right mix of precise description, empathic documentation, and judicious theoretical analysis."--Jean Paul Dumont, George Mason University, "A timely and delightful new book. . . . Ness thoughtfully explores the social, cultural, and economic implications of the localization of global tourism in Davao. . . . Where Asia Smiles: an Ethnography of Philippine Tourism will appeal to a wide range of audiences. It offers a richly textured and informative account of the development of Philippine tourism at the microscopic level. It is a book for all those interested in learning more about the local ramifications of global tourism."-- Journal of Asian Studies, "A timely and delightful new book. . . . Ness thoughtfully explores the social, cultural, and economic implications of the localization of global tourism in Davao. . . . Where Asia Smiles: an Ethnography of Philippine Tourism will appeal to a wide range of audiences. It offers a richly textured and informative account of the development of Philippine tourism at the microscopic level. It is a book for all those interested in learning more about the local ramifications of global tourism."- Journal of Asian Studies, "A timely and delightful new book. . . . Ness thoughtfully explores the social, cultural, and economic implications of the localization of global tourism in Davao. . . . Where Asia Smiles: an Ethnography of Philippine Tourism will appeal to a wide range of audiences. It offers a richly textured and informative account of the development of Philippine tourism at the microscopic level. It is a book for all those interested in learning more about the local ramifications of global tourism."--Journal of Asian Studies
Table of Content
List of Illustrations A Note About Pseudonyms Preface PART ONE: ORIENTATION 1. Tourism and Culture 2. Davao Arrival 3. Davao Understandings of Tourism PART TWO: GLOBAL ENTERPRISES 4. The Excessive Destination: Pearl Farm Beach Resort 5. Pearl Farm Beach Resort: Tourate Perspectives 6. The Flagship Destination: Samal Island Tourism Estate 7. The Samal Island Tourism Estate: Tourate Perspectives PART THREE: LOCAL AMUSEMENTS 8. The Home Away from Home: Marjorie's Inn 9. Local Expressions of Leisure: Beach Parks 10. Conclusion Notes References Index Acknowledgments
Copyright Date
2003
Topic
Industries / Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, Development / Economic Development, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Anthropology / General, Customs & Traditions
Lccn
2002-028503
Dewey Decimal
305.8/009599
Intended Audience
College Audience
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Business & Economics, Social Science
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