Presents an ethnographic study of some of the most important icons - for tourists and locals alike - in Balinese culture and society and explores the growth of this island as an 'exotic' vacation destination. This book offers a firsthand look at many aspects of daily life.
Presents an ethnographic analysis of Vietnamese culture and an essential overview of what Vietnam offers tourists, looking at the exciting possibilities and the potential pitfalls of visiting this extraordinary country.
A multidisciplinary cultural studies approach, examining ocean cruising from economic, semiotic, sociological, psychoanalytic and marketing perspectives, and offering insights not provided by the more traditional sociological approaches to the subject.