Description:
This book provides a global and thematic examination of the relationships between archaeology and tourism, and a critical analysis of thinking in the area of archaeology-based tourism. It focuses on the differences and similarities between archaeology-based tourism and heritage tourism and highlights the interdependence and dissonance between tourism and archaeology and archaeological traditions. The volume offers a systematic investigation of current issues and implications in the relationship between tourism and archaeology from both tourism and archaeological perspectives. It is a key academic resource for students, researchers and practitioners in tourism, archaeology, cultural heritage management and anthropology.
Brief description:
Lina G. Tahan is Affiliated Scholar, Division of Archaeology, University of Cambridge, UK. Her research interests include archaeological museums in the Middle East, the role of museums in fostering understanding in divided societies, heritage in the Arab World and tourism in developing countries.
Review Quotes: At last, a scholarly discussion on archaeology-based tourism! This wonderful collection of chapters is thought-provoking and a welcome addition to the literature. The discussion is concise, comprehensive and challenging. A key element of the discourse is a call for the tourism industry to respect archaeological resources by using them respectfully and sustainably. A must-have addition to any serious collection of scholarly books on tourism.