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Author:   Michael O'Regan
Publisher:   Channel View Publications Ltd
Imprint:   Channel View Publications
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.620kg
ISBN:  

9781845418076

ISBN 10:   1845418077
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   16 January 2023
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Figures and Tables Contributors Acknowledgements Chapter 1. Michael O’Regan: Introduction: Backpacking – A Tired Narrative or New Beginnings? Part 1: Ontological Approaches and Mobile Methods Chapter 2. Michael O’Regan: Thirty Years of Backpacker Research: A Systematic Literature Review Chapter 3. Benjamin Lucca Iaquinto: The Go-along: A Mobile Method for Backpacker Research Part 2: International Backpacking Chapter 4. Yingying Li, Marion Joppe and Ye (Sandy) Shen: The Motivations and Constraints of Chinese ‘Donkey Friends’ Chapter 5. Wenjie Cai: Identity Construction of Chinese Outbound Backpackers in Europe Chapter 6. Khen Ya’ari: Family Backpacking in India: The Case of Israeli Families Chapter 7. Sarani Pitor Pakan: The Rise and Decline of Indonesian Backpacking Chapter 8. Reihaneh Shahvali and Khadijeh Safiri: Iranian Female Backpackers and their Surrounding Community Part 3: Backpacker Socialisation, Hostels and Learning Chapter 9. Birgit Phillips and Michael Phillips: Travel and Transformation: Negotiating Identity in Post-Journey Life Chapter 10. Marko Salvaggio: The Backpacker Hostel: Performing and Experiencing 'Place' in Central America Chapter 11. Leon Mach: Backpacker Lifestyle Entrepreneurism: Resident Perspectives on Hedonistic Events and Backpackaging Part 4: Concluding Thoughts Chapter 12. Michael O’Regan: After the Pandemic: Future Directions for Backpacking and Backpacking Research Index

Reviews

The demise of the travel guide book and the emergence of the digital device underpins the makeover of backpacking as a mode of travel. This remarkable book breathes new life into the study of backpackers and its innovative methodological and theoretical entreaties help better situate backpacker research in the present. * Joseph M. Cheer, Western Sydney University, Australia * Michael O'Regan has assembled a strong group of international scholars who bring research on backpacker culture firmly into the (post-)pandemic 21st century. Their rich case studies and compelling theoretical discussions provide welcome insight into the changing character of the global backpacker. * Michael A. Di Giovine, West Chester University, USA * Backpacking brings to mind hedonism, cheap hostels and culturally insensitive wayfarers. This book bursts these preconceptions. Drawing from extensive theories, the chapters present a holistic view of contemporary backpacking and a fervent exploration of both Western and non-Western backpackers. This collection captures the many dimensions and complexities of backpacking, and the consumption of tourism spaces. * Catheryn Khoo, Torrens University Australia *

Author Information

Michael O’Regan is a Lecturer in Tourism and Events, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK. He received his PhD from the University of Brighton and his research is focused on tourist, urban, historic, future, alternative, lifestyle, slow and cultural mobilities, backpacking and outbound Chinese tourism.

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