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Memories of Life (Paperback)
Wilma Jean Walker Adair; Designed by Karen Paul Stone
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How can we effectively interpret and present one culture to another
without stereotypes or over-simplifications? What is the best way
to present an authoritative version of a national heritage without
also endangering ancient sites or being insensitive to the local
customs, beliefs, and religious practices of the indigenous
peoples?This volume addresses the ongoing thrust in archaeology to
take the next step after preserving the past: Interpreting that
past for the future. That future audience includes both local
citizens and tourists who may have little background in
archaeology, anthropology, or the history of the culture featured.
Walker presents the key components of the anthropological study of
tourism as a global phenomenon, with particular emphasis on the
more prominent arguments for how and why tourism is a universal and
meaningful human activity. The highly controversial topic of
authenticity is examined, with special attention given to how
'authentic' has been defined and how it relates to the ways in
which archaeological sites, artifacts, and cultural traditions are
presented - or not presented - to the visiting public.The ephemeral
promise of 'authenticity' drives the heritage tourism industry,
which is a key consideration for the long-term economy of the Maya
Riviera and elsewhere. Through analysis of seven archaeological
sites on the Yucatan peninsula that are open to heritage touring,
Walker reveals the planned growth of the Maya Riviera since the
early 1970s and examines the impact of international tourism on
both ancient structures and the contemporary Maya people and
culture.
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