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Jean-Didier Urbain is a leading authority on the subject of tourism. His work delves deeply into the anthropological and cultural dimensions of travel, exploring how tourism shapes our understanding of both the world and ourselves. Drawing on his expertise in philosophy and linguistics, Urbain analyzes the metaphors and symbols associated with journeys, uncovering the hidden meanings and social constructions that drive our desire to explore. His essays offer a profound examination of modern travel and its impact on identity and culture.

2003
At The Beach
376 pages
14 hours of reading
2.2(6)Add rating
Around the world, when people think of vacation it's the beach they want-even when long distances must be traversed, the seashore is the place to escape the rigors of modern life. How did this come to be, and what does our ongoing love affair with the beach mean? How do shore vacations differ from traditional tourism, and what does this tell us about our dreams and fears? In At the Beach, Jean-Didier Urbain offers witty and insightful answers to these questions.

At The Beach