A 'reality of return': the case of the Sarawakian-Chinese visiting China
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Tie, C., Holden, A. and Park, H. 2015. A 'reality of return': the case of the Sarawakian-Chinese visiting China. Tourism Management. 47, pp. 206-212. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2014.09.021
Type | Article |
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Title | A 'reality of return': the case of the Sarawakian-Chinese visiting China |
Authors | Tie, C., Holden, A. and Park, H. |
Abstract | Using an interpretive ethnographic framework, this paper focuses on how travel to the homeland informs the identity of the Sarawakian-Chinese, a diaspora that contains a composite of subcultures. The data collection is based upon 35 semi-structured interviews and participant observation of a Sarawakian-Chinese tour group to China. Whilst emotional connections with China are universally significant in constructing the diaspora's ethnic identity, the strength of association is influenced by characteristics of |
Keywords | Diaspora; Identity; Hybridity; Sarawakian-Chinese; Ambivalent connection to homeland; Interpretive ethnography |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Journal | Tourism Management |
ISSN | 0261-5177 |
Electronic | 1879-3193 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 16 Oct 2014 |
Apr 2015 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 23 Jan 2015 |
Accepted | 24 Sep 2014 |
Output status | Published |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
Copyright Statement | © 2014. This author's accepted manuscript version is made available under the CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2014.09.021 |
Web of Science identifier | WOS:000346943500021 |
Language | English |
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