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Slavery, Smallholding and Tourism: Social Transformations in the British Virgin Islands,Used
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Slavery, Smallholding and Tourism explores the political economy of development in the British Virgin Islands from plantations, through the evolution of a smallholding economy, to the rise of tourism. The study argues that the demise of plantation economy in the BVI ushered in a century of imperial disinterest persisting until recently, when a new monocrop tourism became ascendant. Using an historical and anthropological approach, O'Neal reveals how the trend toward reliance on tourism and other dependent industries affects many BVIslanders called the Belongers in ways that echo their historical and economic heritage.Part of the Classic Dissertation Series from Quid Pro Books, the book adds a new Foreword by Vassar's Colleen Ballerino Cohen and additional commentary by UCIrvine's Bill Maurer, who shows how even the emergence of a financial services industry may be understood through the insights that ONeal presents in his study.From the new Foreword:Read in the historical context of tourism and Caribbean research, Michael ONeals work stands out as an early and significant contribution. But even apart from its pioneering status, this is an important book. A quarter of a century after the original research, the work is fresh, innovative, and ethnographically rich... an indepth account of the transformations activated by tourism, as they are happening. Colleen Ballerino Cohen, Professor of Anthropology and Womens Studies, Vassar CollegeAuthor, Take Me to My ParadiseFrom the new Afterword:ONeals book is a story of tourism, not finance. But it was written right at the beginning of the emergence of this second pillar of the British Virgin Islands economy financial services and the tantalizing references to that industry in this book, as well as the rich discussion of the enduring influence of the plantation complex, provide commentary on value, its circulation, and its deep histories, histories that this volume helps us better to discern. Bill Maurer, Professor of Anthropology and Law, University of California, IrvineAuthor, Recharting the Caribbean
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Slavery, Smallholding and Tourism'? A: The book explores the political economy of development in the British Virgin Islands, focusing on the transition from a plantation economy to smallholding and the rise of tourism.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Michael E. O'Neal, who provides an in-depth historical and anthropological analysis of social transformations in the British Virgin Islands.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 206 pages.
- Q: What additional content is included in the book? A: The book includes a new Foreword by Colleen Ballerino Cohen and additional commentary by Bill Maurer, providing further insights into the topics discussed.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is classified as new.
- Q: When was 'Slavery, Smallholding and Tourism' published? A: The book was published on February 24, 2012.
- Q: What is the significance of the book in terms of academic contribution? A: The book is noted as an early and significant contribution to the fields of tourism and Caribbean research, providing fresh insights and ethnographic richness.
- Q: What are the critical insights shared in the new Foreword? A: The Foreword highlights the book's pioneering status and its importance in understanding the historical context of tourism and Caribbean research.
- Q: Can this book be beneficial for understanding the impact of tourism on local communities? A: Yes, the book discusses how the rise of tourism affects the local population, known as 'Belongers', reflecting their historical and economic heritage.