{"product_id":"world-in-a-selfie-an-inquiry-into-the-tourist-age","title":"World in a Selfie: An Inquiry into the Tourist Age","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe World in a Selfie explores the cultural phenomenon of tourism, examining its impact on the world, from generating waves of people and capital to disrupting and repurposing cities' architecture and topography. It also explores the search for authenticity in a world of ersatz pleasures and assesses the cultural meaning of beach holidays and UNESCO-cided heritage sites. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 288 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16 March 2021\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Verso Books\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe've all had the experience of being a tourist at some point in our lives. But why do we often look down our noses at people taking selfies in front of the iconic Tower of Pisa? Is there really such a significant difference between package holidays, hipster city breaks, and exploring destinations like Berlin or Brooklyn? And why do we choose to spend our free time engaging in an activity that we supposedly despise?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe World in a Selfie delves into these intriguing questions and more. For Marco D Eramo, tourism is not just a significant industry of the century, generating massive waves of people and capital, requiring dedicated infrastructure, and reshaping the architecture and topography of our cities. It also encapsulates the core problem of modernity: the quest for authenticity in a world filled with artificial pleasures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD Eramo takes us on a journey back in time, tracing the grand tours of the early globetrotters, from the likes of Francis Bacon and Samuel Johnson to Arthur de Gobineau and Mark Twain. He then assesses the cultural significance of beach holidays and the controversial decision by UNESCO to designate major heritage sites as World Heritage Sites. The tourist selfie, as we know it, will never be the same again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis thought-provoking book offers a fresh perspective on the world of tourism, challenging our assumptions and prompting us to reevaluate our attitudes towards travel and exploration. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or someone who's just starting to explore the world, The World in a Selfie is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of our global culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 456g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 161 x 243 x 27 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781788731072\\n                            \\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marco d'Eramo","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44105790587130,"sku":"9781788731072","price":15.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/3e94444ee84e8476deec8bddb3d6faf3.jpg?v=1623391309","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/world-in-a-selfie-an-inquiry-into-the-tourist-age","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}