Where Asia Smiles An Ethnography of Philippine Tourism |
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| Author:
| Ness, Sally Ann |
| Series title: | Contemporary Ethnography Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8122-1826-8 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2002 |
| Publisher: | University of Pennsylvania Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $34.95 |
Book Description:
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"Anyone who has been to Manila, Bali, or Bangkok is aware of the plight of the locals who despise and yet want the presence of tourists. . . . Ness focuses on the Philippines . . . to examine the delicate balance between preserving one's way of life while being open to the increasing demands of tourism."--Choice
"Anyone who has been to Manila, Bali, or Bangkok is aware of the plight of the locals who despise and yet want the presence of tourists. . . . Ness focuses on the Philippines . . . to examine the delicate balance between preserving one's way of life while being open to the increasing demands of tourism."--Choice