Intersections of Tourism, Migration, and Exile

This book explores the intersections of tourism, migration, and refugee studies, challenging the classic compartmentalization of these forms of spatial mobility. It presents 12 ethnographic case studies from around the world and a pandemic-focused conclusion, addressing issues such as gender, class, ethnic, and racial global inequalities shaping moral discourses surrounding peoples movements. The book aims to foster empathy and greater resolve for forging trails toward mobility justice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book challenges the conventional and often implicit categorization of tourism, migration, and refugee studies by delving into the intricate intersections of these forms of spatial mobility. Each of these phenomena evokes distinct images and elicits different moral reactions, yet they frequently intertwine, overlap, and exert influence on one another. Tourism, migration, and exile evoke a wide range of policies, diverse popular responses, and contrasting imagery. How do these compartmentalized conceptions impact the lives of individuals on the move? To what extent do gender, class, ethnic, and racial global inequalities shape moral discourses surrounding peoples movements?

To address these critical questions, this book presents 12 predominantly ethnographic case studies from diverse regions around the world. Additionally, it includes a pandemic-focused conclusion that sheds light on the ongoing implications of these phenomena. By recounting and juxtaposing the stories of refugees and migrants, marriage migrants, voluntourists, migrant retirees, migrant tourism workers and entrepreneurs, mobile investors and professionals, and refugees pursuing educational mobility, this book offers nuanced insights into the overlapping realms of mobility. Ultimately, this work aims to foster empathy and inspire greater determination to forge pathways toward mobility justice.

This accessible and engaging volume is of paramount importance to scholars and students in critical migration, tourism, and refugee studies, including anthropologists, sociologists, human geographers, political scientists, and cultural studies scholars. It will also be of interest to non-academic professionals and general readers who are intrigued by contemporary mobilities.

Weight: 508g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032022802