Castles, lochs, seascapes. Coastal Scotland is one of the world's
most romanticized tourist destinations, yet it is in the midst of
severe economic decline. The North Atlantic fisheries crisis has
hit Scottish communities hard and local fisherfolk are faced with
chronic insecurity, anxiety over the decline of fishing and doubts
about their cultural survival. The decline of this traditional
industry has been accompanied by growing tourism along Scottish
shores. Fishing villages are marketed for tourist consumption and
culture has become a commodity.
Drawing upon fieldwork, novels, folk music and travel literature,
Nadel-Klein explores how these influences have affected locals'
sense of identity and presence within a modern European nation. How
is identity linked to power? What role do memory and authenticity
play in the creation of Scottish heritage? How do locals feel about
the onslaught of tourists? The topical nature of these issues and
their relevance to other regions facing similar tensions make this
book an important contribution to contemporary anthropology.
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