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| Author: | Xiao, H. Mair, H. L. |
| Title: | A paradox of images: Representation of China as a tourist destination |
| Journal: | Journal of Transport Economics and Policy
2006 : VOL 20:2, p. 1-14 |
| Index terms: | china image tourism |
| Freeterms: | newspapers |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This article studies images China as a tourist destination through sentational narratives of major English newspapers. The authors found paradoxical images providing an alternative to the interpretation of representational frames or patterns prevalent in the academic discourse wuth regard to the portrayal of culturally differen tourist destinations. The article discusses also limitations, implications and future research issues. |
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