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Viser: Islands - Nature and Culture
Islands
Nature and Culture
Stephen A. Royle
(2014)
Sprog: Engelsk
om ca. 10 hverdage
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- Paperback: 224 sider
- Udgiver: Reaktion Books, Limited (December 2014)
- ISBN: 9781780233468
Royle shows that despite the view of some islands as earthly paradises, they are often beset by severe limitations in both resources and opportunities. Detailing the population loss many islands have faced in recent years, he considers how islanders have developed their homes into tourist destinations in order to combat economic instability. He also explores their exotic, otherworldly beauty and the ways they have provided both refuge and inspiration for artists, such as Paul Gauguin in Tahiti and George Orwell on the Scottish island of Jura. Filled with illustrations, Islands is a compelling and comprehensive survey of the geographical and cultural aspects of island life.
1. Islands: Definition and Formation
2. Island Characteristics
3. Island Identity, Mythology, Religion and Customary Practices
4. The Island as Laboratory
5. Island Literature
6. Islands: Visual Arts and Film, Television and Radio
7. Popular Culture: Islands and Tourism Appendix: 100 Islands (Including Australia) References Select Bibliography Island Resources and Websites Acknowledgements Photo Acknowledgements
Index