Backpacking Culture and Mobilities by Michael O'regan

Backpacking Culture and Mobilities by Michael O'regan

'Castles and Catwalks' is a tale of promises made, and of a debt unpaid. It is an account of the passing of the all too human parade of intrigue, ulterior motive, and territorial imperative which rule the road most often when much is perceived to be at stake. Michael Campbell is tasked with the responsibility of ensuring that the disposition of the sizeable estate of a recently deceased friend is discharged in accordance with his final wishes. But this major request made of Michael is one that is accompanied by great portent for both cultural dislocation and national security compromise. His efforts are thwarted not only by those who practice law in South East Asia but by those, as well, who actually frame it. His enemies are ruthless, vengeful, and in possession of long memories. Retribution is seen as their private purview and as their best line of defense. Michael feels honor bound to do the right thing. But the 'right thing' is relative to the jaundiced eye of the beholder. Michael does not possess a monopoly on the truth but his concept of enlightened selflessness is unshakeable. His stance makes him a pariah in an environment which champions sloth, avarice and greed. Deadly sins that make virtue a vice and verisimilitude a virtue. Michael sees himself as a catalyst for change but he is not immune to the consequences of his own actions. His quest is transformative and he, like the elements he wishes to realign, risks falling victim to the same, engineering end game he has designed for others.

The demise of the travel guide book and the emergence of the digital device underpins the makeover of backpacking as a mode of travelThis 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 *

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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ISBN 13	9781845418069
ISBN 10	1845418069
Title	Backpacking Culture and Mobilities
Author	Michael O'regan
Series	Tourism And Cultural Change
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Channel View Publications Ltd
Year published	2023-01-16
Number of pages	320
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