Globalisation, Tourism and Simulacra: A Baudrillardian Study of Tourist Space in

Description: Globalisation, Tourism and Simulacra by Kunphatu Sakwit Exploring the extent to which Baudrillards theory can apply in a non-western context, this book draws on studies of famous floating markets to explore the effects of globalisation and tourism in Thailand, contending that tourism can in fact recreate rather than erode local culture. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book draws on the thought of Baudrillard to explore the effects of globalisation and tourism in a Thai context. Arguing that tourism does not necessarily erode local culture but that local culture can in fact be recreated through globalisation and tourism, the author employs studies of the Damnoen Saduk and Pattaya floating markets, showing them to be simulations of Thai culture that undergo changes of form, cultural content and activity, through various stages of representation. With a focus on the themes of the circulation of value and signs, the play of differences and orders of simulacra, this volume examines the extent to which Baudrillards theory can apply in a non-western context and in relation to tourism. A study of consumption, tourism and the relations between the global and the local, Globalisation, Tourism and Simulacra will appeal to scholars of sociology and geography with interests tourism, globalisation and social theory. Author Biography Kunphatu Sakwit is Lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. She obtained a PhD in Sociology from University of Kent, and a Masters degree in Social and Cultural Theory from University of Bristol. I completed my first degree in Political Science, majoring sociology from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. My research interests are in Baudrillard studies, postmodernism, sociology of tourism, socioloy of globalisation, critical and social theory, and also risk society. Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Revisiting Globalisation 3. Conceptualising Tourism 4. Baudrillard, Globalisation and Tourism 5. Circulation of Value and Sign 6. A False Dichotomy of Globalisation and the Play of Differences 7. Globalisation and Simulacra 8. Concluding Remarks Details ISBN0367863049 Author Kunphatu Sakwit Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series Routledge Advances in Sociology Year 2020 ISBN-10 0367863049 ISBN-13 9780367863043 Format Hardcover Imprint Routledge Subtitle A Baudrillardian Study of Tourist Space in Thailand Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Affiliation Chulalongkorn University, Thailand Short Title Globalisation, Tourism and Simulacra Language English DEWEY 338.4791593 UK Release Date 2020-08-10 Pages 148 Publication Date 2020-08-10 AU Release Date 2020-08-10 NZ Release Date 2020-08-10 Illustrations 2 Tables, black and white; 2 Halftones, black and white; 2 Illustrations, black and white Alternative 9780367540012 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137082198;

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