Touring the Taj

Informationen zum Autor Tim Edensor is lecturer and researcher in the department of cultural studies at Staffordshire University. He has researched extensively in tourist practices and popular culture. Klappentext This book presents for the first time a sociological analysis of the cultural phenomenon, the Taj Mahal. It describes many of the tourist practices around the Taj as well as considering the notion of tourism in a wider context. Zusammenfassung This book presents for the first time a sociological analysis of the cultural phenomenon, the Taj Mahal. It describes many of the tourist practices around the Taj as well as considering the notion of tourism in a wider context. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1 Constructing tourist space 2 The regulation of tourist space 3 Narratives of the Taj Mahal 4 Walking, gazing, photographing and remembering at the Taj 5 Enclavic and heterogenous tourist spaces in Agra 6 Tourist plans for Agra and the Taj 7 Conclusion

Product details

• Authors: Tim Edensor, Edensor Tim
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 09.06.1998
• EAN: 9780415167130
• ISBN: 978-0-415-16713-0
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 158 mm x 236 mm x 15 mm
• Series: International Library of Sociology
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; History, Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Developing Countries, Politics & government, Humanities, Politics and government, Travel and holiday guides, Sociology and anthropology