Tourism and Language in Vieques

An Ethnography of the Post-Navy Period

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• Luis Galanes Valldejuli

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• 178 Seiten
• 7 Lesestunden

• Lehrbücher
• Sozialwissenschaften
• Universitätslehrbücher

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The book explores the complex linguistic landscape of Vieques, highlighting how the voices of its residents reflect the island's history of occupation from 1941 to 2003. It delves into the impact of tourism as a key economic force in the post-Navy era, revealing the intricate relationship between language, identity, and the socio-economic changes experienced by the Viequenses. Through this examination, it captures the diverse narratives and cultural expressions that have emerged in response to these transformative events.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Einband: Hardcover