The siege of Tobruk is one of the most well‐known Australian actions of the Second World War, enjoying special attention on Anzac Day. Its elevation within Australian national memory is by no means accidental. Rather, it is the result of decades of lobbying by the Rats of Tobruk Association (ROTA), which positioned veterans of the siege as the ...
Nicole Townsend
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Phantasmic Encounters in the Arctic: Haunting Materialities Beyond the Ghosts of War
ABSTRACT In the vast north, ghostly experiences are common for locals and outsiders alike. Here, we explore how cultural‐natural attributes, like remoteness and extreme seasonal variation, compound experiences of the haunting in visceral ways. This provides the Arctic region with an unusually pronounced baseline of other‐than‐human agency, which in the
Aki Hakonen, Oula Seitsonen
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The impact of empathy with nature on tourists' responsible behavioral intentions in natural heritage tourism: the moderating roles of escapism and awe. [PDF]
Wang K, Huang S, Chen Z, Liu Y.
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Cost–benefit analysis of landfill emergency securing: Two applications in Southern Italy
Abstract The systematic use of landfills as a method of waste disposal is leaving a heavy legacy in terms of environmental pollution, especially in the case of illegal or non‐compliant disposal sites. When no environmental precaution is adopted, harmful substances' release imposes relevant health risk to the surrounding population.
Nicola Comincioli +2 more
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Social media marketing and digital influence for visitor flow management in sustainable heritage tourism. [PDF]
Shen C.
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Macau as Method: Recombinant Urbanism in Post‐Socialist China
ABSTRACT In ‘Asia as Method’, Chen Kuan‐Hsing argues for the value of an indigenous inter‐Asian approach to analysing the effects of European imperialism on the countries and citizens of Asia. This article mobilises both Chen's inter‐Asian referencing strategy and the city‐state of Macau to explore Macau's role in China's engagements with global ...
Tim Simpson
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Folding and unfolding: A topological framework for understanding intangible cultural heritage tourism in urban villages - The case of chebei dragon boat scenery, Guangzhou, China. [PDF]
Tang X, Li S.
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ABSTRACT This study investigates how Nishi‐Kawaguchi Chinatown, a Chinese ethnic enclave in suburban Tokyo, functions as a ‘socioeconomic emergency elevator’ for Chinese migrants. The enclave serves a dual purpose: offering refuge from social exclusion and facilitating upward socioeconomic mobility.
Hiroya Takamatsu
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Age-Related Differences in Visual Attention to Heritage Tourism: An Eye-Tracking Study. [PDF]
Yuan L +4 more
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