Tourism and National Identity

Heritage and Nationhood in Scotland

By (author) Kalyan Bhandari

Publication date:

26 June 2014

Publisher

Channel View Publications

Dimensions:

210x148mm
6x8"

ISBN-13: 9781845414481

This book explores the role of tourism as a means to express 'nation' and 'nationhood'. Based on field research in southwest and central Scotland it shows how various historical accounts, cultural icons and images, events and celebrations create a meaning of the Scottish nation. It examines the narratives, either explicit or implicit, produced at heritage-related tourism sites and how these become interwoven with the ideology of a nation. This volume will be of use to researchers and students in tourism and heritage studies, Scottish studies, culture and identity, nationalism and national identity; as well as to tourism and heritage industry professionals and policy-makers.

This objective view of the power of Scotland’s tourism image to create and propel a dynamic political identity is refreshing and very rewarding.