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At The Beach,Used
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Around the world, when people think of vacation it's the beach they wanteven when long distances must be traversed, the seashore is the place to escape the rigors of modern life. How did this come to be, and what does our ongoing love affair with the beach mean? How do shore vacations differ from traditional tourism, and what does this tell us about our dreams and fears? In At the Beach, JeanDidier Urbain offers witty and insightful answers to these questions.Urbain traces the transformation of the beach from a place of mythological threats and a demanding workplace fraught with danger to a destination for medical treatment and the pursuit of pleasure. He looks to the emergence of the modern vacation in the nineteenth century, examines representations of beachgoing in literature and the arts, and shows the transgressive side of beach culturefrom nudism to hedonism to various "scandals" about costume, behavior, and sexuality that make the beach the site of social spectacle as well as leisure.Urbain's ultimate focus is the paradoxical enterprise of the residential seaside vacationer, who travels in order to stay in one place and who leaves the everyday world behind to reconstruct an idealized version of it at the shore. He argues that unlike tourists, who move from place to place, beach vacationers are not seeking to explore nature, to discover other cultures, or even to "get away from it all"; rather, they are attempting to recreate their own identities through a simplified community they can no longer find elsewhere.Blending history with social observation, Urbain presents an original, incisive, and entertaining account of this enduring ritual of escape and recreation. JeanDidier Urbain is professor of sociology at the University of Versailles and has also taught at the University of ParisV. He is the author of several books on travel, including Secrets de voyage (1998) and L'idiot du voyage (1991).Catherine Porter is professor emerita of French at the State University of New York, College at Cortland.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'At The Beach'? A: 'At The Beach' explores the cultural significance of beach vacations, tracing their evolution from dangerous workspaces to popular leisure destinations.
- Q: Who is the author of 'At The Beach'? A: The author of 'At The Beach' is Jean-Didier Urbain, a professor of sociology at the University of Versailles.
- Q: What type of book is 'At The Beach'? A: 'At The Beach' is a paperback book, categorized under Sports & Outdoors, and is considered a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'At The Beach' have? A: 'At The Beach' contains 376 pages.
- Q: When was 'At The Beach' published? A: 'At The Beach' was published on July 8, 2003.
- Q: What is the edition of 'At The Beach'? A: 'At The Beach' is available in its first edition.
- Q: What insights does Urbain provide about beach culture? A: Urbain offers insights into the paradox of beach vacationers, who seek to recreate their identities within a simplified community instead of exploring new cultures.
- Q: Is 'At The Beach' suitable for academic study? A: 'At The Beach' presents a blend of historical and social observations, making it suitable for academic study in sociology and cultural studies.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'At The Beach' is listed as a new book in good condition.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of 'At The Beach'? A: Readers can expect a witty and insightful writing style that combines academic rigor with engaging storytelling.