Tourism and Heritage in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone

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Using an ethnographic approach, the book examines the complexities surrounding the commercialization of Chernobyl's heritage within the Exclusion Zone. It delves into the contrasting narratives and cultural implications of tourism in a site marked by tragedy, highlighting the tensions between memory, place, and the economic motivations driving heritage tourism. Through this exploration, it sheds light on how visitors engage with the remnants of the past and the ethical considerations that arise in such contexts.