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The book delves into the evolving dynamics of hospitality, particularly through the lens of personal experiences with an aging innkeeper and a contemporary Airbnb hostess. It examines the complexities of the host-guest relationship, highlighting how the rise of platforms like Airbnb has reshaped expectations of generosity and accountability in the industry. Through these narratives, the author provides a poignant reflection on the changing standards of hospitality in today's society.
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An Anthropological Study of Hospitality, Amitai Touval
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- 2016
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- Title
- An Anthropological Study of Hospitality
- Subtitle
- The Innkeeper and the Guest
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Amitai Touval
- Publisher
- Springer, Berlin
- Publisher
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 80
- ISBN13
- 9783319420486
- Category
- Ethnography
- Description
- The book delves into the evolving dynamics of hospitality, particularly through the lens of personal experiences with an aging innkeeper and a contemporary Airbnb hostess. It examines the complexities of the host-guest relationship, highlighting how the rise of platforms like Airbnb has reshaped expectations of generosity and accountability in the industry. Through these narratives, the author provides a poignant reflection on the changing standards of hospitality in today's society.