Contesting the Foreshore: Tourism, Society and Politics on the Coast
Jeremy Boissevain · Tom Selwyn
Jan 2004 · Amsterdam University Press - MARE Publication Series Book 2 · Amsterdam University Press
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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 author
Jeremy Boissevain is professor emeritus of social anthropology at the University of Amsterdam. Tom Selwyn is professor of anthropology at London Metropolitan University.
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