Staging Tourism: Bodies on Display from Waikiki to Sea World
In Staging Tourism, Jane C. Desmond explores the performative display of bodies in key tourist destinations, from Waikiki's beaches to Sea World's aquatic shows. The book delves into how these spectacles construct cultural narratives around human and animal interactions, revealing the dynamics of embodiment and identity in the tourism industry.
About This Book
Staging Tourism by Jane C. Desmond investigates the ways in which bodies—both human and nonhuman—are displayed and performed in tourist attractions. From the beaches of Waikiki to marine parks like Sea World, the book analyzes how these sites create immersive experiences for visitors.
The author draws on interdisciplinary approaches to reveal the underlying cultural dynamics at play. Desmond highlights the intersections of performance, embodiment, and spectacle in shaping public perceptions of nature and humanity.
Through detailed observations, the text uncovers how tourism industries craft narratives around bodies on display. It offers insights into the broader implications for identity, race, and environmental representation in contemporary society.
This work contributes to understanding tourism as a performative practice that influences social and cultural norms worldwide.
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