Tracked shipping to New Zealand with premium packaging for just NZ$15 

Ship to
New Zealand
0

My Account

  • argentina
  • chile
  • colombia
  • españa
  • méxico
  • perú
  • estados unidos
  • internacional

menu

Select your country

Americas

Europe

Rest of the world

portada The Island on an Island: Cultural History of Costa Smeralda de Francesco Buscemi(Common Ground Pub)
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Language
English
Format
Hardcover
ISBN13
9781966214007

The Island on an Island: Cultural History of Costa Smeralda de Francesco Buscemi(Common Ground Pub)

Buscemi Francesco (Author) · Common Ground Pub · Hardcover

The Island on an Island: Cultural History of Costa Smeralda de Francesco Buscemi(Common Ground Pub) - Buscemi Francesco

New Book Imported to New Zealand
Delivery: 18 Nov - 25 Nov Shipping: 6 to 7 business days.
NZ$ 106.53
Import costs and 15% GST included in the price ✅
NZ$ 106.53

Choose the list to add your product or create one New List

Go to My Wishlists
Calculate shipping cost

Synopsis "The Island on an Island: Cultural History of Costa Smeralda de Francesco Buscemi(Common Ground Pub)"

Can we recreate a holiday experience from the 1960s or 1990s in a world that changes so rapidly? This book argues that tourism is not merely a break from daily life but an ever-evolving current, an integral part of our culture and society that never remains fixed.The Island on an Island: History, Media Construction and Uncertain Future of Costa Smeralda examines how northeast Sardinia-one of the most stunning areas in the world-became an artificial paradise, continually adapting to new scenarios in order to present tourists with the latest version of paradise they desire. The media system has played a pivotal role, actively shaping this construction; since the 1990s, media itself has become the very substance of what is communicated.This process perfectly illustrates Jean Baudrillard's insight that the media create maps of reality which overlap the real territory, to the point where people no longer perceive actual reality but only its mediated versions. Over time, many layers-both literal and figurative-have been added to Costa Smeralda, obscuring the original land, which peasants and shepherds once sold cheaply to wealthy entrepreneurs. In tandem, media and tourism have always created the ideal environment for whoever happened to be in power.Now that this trend is slowly coming to an end, no one knows which destination will become the next paradise. It is clear, however, that emerging forms of cultural, experiential, and sustainable tourism have little in common with today's Costa Smeralda-suggesting that its current model is in need of adjustment.

Customers reviews

More customer reviews
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)

Frequently Asked Questions about the Book

Is the book original?

All books in our catalog are Original.

In what language is the book written?

The book is written in English.

What is the format of this book?

The binding of this edition is Hardcover.

Questions and Answers about the Book

Do you have a question about the book? Login to be able to add your own question.

Opinions about Bookdelivery

More customer reviews