Traveling Bodies: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Traveling as an Embodied Practice (Routledge Research in Travel Writing)

By: Nicole Maruo-Schröder and Sarah Schäfer-Althaus and Uta Schaffers

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Synopsis: Traveling Bodies: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Traveling as an Embodied Practice explores the central role the body has in and for traveling and thus complements and expands upon existing research in travel studies with new perspectives on and insights in the entanglement of bodies and traveling. The case studies assembled in this volume discuss a variety of traveling practices, experiences, and media with chapters featuring Asian, American, and European historical and contemporary perspectives. Truly interdisciplinary in its approach, the volume identifies and examines diverse literary, historical and cultural texts, contexts, and modes in which traveling and the body intersect, including ‘classic’ travelogues, (new) media (e.g., film, digital travel apps), surf culture, and travel-inspired tattoos. The contributions offer various avenues for further research, not only for scholars working with body theory and travel (writing), but also for anyone interested in the intersections of literature, culture, media, and embodied practices of traveling.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 262 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781000961744
Related ISBNs:: 9781003331803, 9781032364117, 9781032360911
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 09/28/23
Copyrighted By:: N/A
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Literature and Fiction, Outdoors and Nature, Social Studies, Language Arts, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Nicole Maruo-Schröder
Edited by:: Sarah Schäfer-Althaus
Edited by:: Uta Schaffers