Politics and Policies of Rural Authenticity

Politics and Policies of Rural Authenticity
Author: Pavel Pospěch
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2021-09-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000453375

This book explores the notion of rurality and how it is used and produced in various contexts, including within populist politics which derives their legitimacy from the rural-urban divide. The gap between the ‘common people’ and the ‘elites’ is widening again as images of rurality are promoted as morally pure, unalienated and opposed to the cultural and economic globalization. This book examines how using certain images and projections of rurality produces ‘rural authenticity’, a concept propagated by various groups of people such as regional food producers, filmmakers, policymakers, and lobbyists. It seeks to answer questions such as: What is the rurality that these groups of people refer to? How is it produced? What are the purposes that it serves? Research in this book addresses these questions from the areas of both politics and policies of the ‘authentic rural’. The ‘politics’ refers to polarizations including politicians, social movements, and political events which accentuate the rural-urban divide and brings it back to the core of the societal conflict, while the ’policies’ focus on rural tourism, heritage industry, popular art and other areas where rurality is constantly produced and consumed. With international case studies from leading scholars in the field of rural studies, the book will appeal to geographers, sociologists, politicians, as well as those interested in the re-emergence of the rural-urban divide in politics and media. Chapter 8 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

The Politics and Poetics of Authenticity

The Politics and Poetics of Authenticity
Author: Harshana Rambukwella
Publisher: UCL Press
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2018-07-02
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 1787351297

What is the role of cultural authenticity in the making of nations? Much scholarly and popular commentary on nationalism dismisses authenticity as a romantic fantasy or, worse, a deliberately constructed mythology used for political manipulation. The Politics and Poetics of Authenticity places authenticity at the heart of Sinhala nationalism in late nineteenth and twentieth-century Sri Lanka. It argues that the passion for the ‘real’ or the ‘authentic’ has played a significant role in shaping nationalist thinking and argues for an empathetic yet critical engagement with the idea of authenticity. Through a series of fine-grained and historically grounded analyses of the writings of individual figures central to the making of Sinhala nationalist ideology the book demonstrates authenticity’s rich and varied presence in Sri Lankan public life and its key role in understanding postcolonial nationalism in Sri Lanka and elsewhere in South Asia and the world. It also explores how notions of authenticity shape certain strands of postcolonial criticism and offers a way of questioning the taken-for-granted nature of the nation as a unit of analysis but at the same time critically explore the deep imprint of nations and nationalisms on people's lives.

The Politics of Resentment

The Politics of Resentment
Author: Katherine J. Cramer
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2016-03-23
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 022634925X

“An important contribution to the literature on contemporary American politics. Both methodologically and substantively, it breaks new ground.” —Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare When Scott Walker was elected Governor of Wisconsin, the state became the focus of debate about the appropriate role of government. In a time of rising inequality, Walker not only survived a bitterly contested recall, he was subsequently reelected. But why were the very people who would benefit from strong government services so vehemently against the idea of big government? With The Politics of Resentment, Katherine J. Cramer uncovers an oft-overlooked piece of the puzzle: rural political consciousness and the resentment of the “liberal elite.” Rural voters are distrustful that politicians will respect the distinct values of their communities and allocate a fair share of resources. What can look like disagreements about basic political principles are therefore actually rooted in something even more fundamental: who we are as people and how closely a candidate’s social identity matches our own. Taking a deep dive into Wisconsin’s political climate, Cramer illuminates the contours of rural consciousness, showing how place-based identities profoundly influence how people understand politics. The Politics of Resentment shows that rural resentment—no less than partisanship, race, or class—plays a major role in dividing America against itself.

Rural Education for the Twenty-first Century

Rural Education for the Twenty-first Century
Author: Kai A. Schafft
Publisher: Penn State Press
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2010
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0271036826

"A collection of essays examining the various social, cultural, and economic intersections of rural place and global space, as viewed through the lens of education. Explores practices that offer both problems and possibilities for the future of rural schools and communities, in the United States and abroad"--Provided by publisher.

Rural Transformations

Rural Transformations
Author: Holly Barcus
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2022-03-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000546764

This book focuses on the transformation of rural places, peoples, and land endemic to the contemporary manifestations of globalization. Migration, global economic restructuring, and climate change are rapidly transforming rural places across the globe. Yet, global attention characteristically focuses on urban social and economic issues, neglecting the continued roles of rural people and places. Organized around the three core themes of demographic change, rural-urban partnerships and innovations, and landscape change, the case studies included in this volume represent both the Global North and Global South and underscore the complexity and multi-scalar nature of these contemporary challenges in rural development, planning, and sustainability. This book would be valuable supplementary reading for both students and professionals in the fields of rural land management and rural planning.

Animals Matter: Resistance and Transformation in Animal Commodification

Animals Matter: Resistance and Transformation in Animal Commodification
Author:
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2022-12-05
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 900452844X

This book reclaims the concept of animal resistance and exposes the asymmetry of human-animal relationships at sites of commodification. The chapters within explore instances in which resistance challenges human dominion and identity and in some cases ignites social movements on behalf of animals themselves.

The Politics of Authenticity in Presidential Campaigns, 1976-2008

The Politics of Authenticity in Presidential Campaigns, 1976-2008
Author: Erica J. Seifert
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2014-01-10
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0786491094

"Authenticity," the dominant cultural value of the baby boom generation, became central to presidential campaigns in the late 20th century. Beginning in 1976, Americans elected six presidents whose campaigns represented evolving standards of authenticity. Interacting with the media and their publics, these successful presidential candidates structured their campaigns around projecting "authentic" images and connecting with voters as "one of us." In the process, they rewrote the political playbook, redefined "presidentiality," and changed the terms of the national political discourse. This book is predicated on the assumption that it is worth knowing why.

Authentic India

Authentic India
Author: Sharell Cook
Publisher: Horizon Guides
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2019-11-13
Genre: History
ISBN:

Horizon Guides’ Authentic India is your guide to getting fresh perspectives on some of India’s most popular places. This book provides the inspiration you need to get a taste of classic India routes, with a guide to how to experience them in deeper, more authentic ways. We examine how you can get beyond the Taj Mahal on a Golden Triangle trip, how to learn more about India’s many religions, how to explore coastlines away from touristy Goa, how to experience life on a houseboat in Kerala – and much more. In this guide: - In-depth travel planning guides to classic India routes - First-hand travel experiences from India experts - Route maps highlighting potential itineraries - Guidance on when to visit and what to experience Our Authentic India book is designed to help travellers experience India beyond the obvious. Get inspired by our first-hand experiences and get planning with our in-depth guides.

Rural Geography

Rural Geography
Author: Michael Woods
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2005-01-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780761947615

An introduction to contemporary rural societies and economies in the developed world, 'Rural Geography' examines the social and economic processes at work in the contemporary countryside.

Tourism in China

Tourism in China
Author: Chris Ryan
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2009-01-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1135851778

China is forecast to be the primary tourist destination and tourist-generating country by 2020. However, much of the writing on tourism in China has come from people within the English academic world who are not involved in the issues related to Chinese tourism development. This book provides a voice to Chinese mainland academic researchers and examines the nature of tourism research and tourism development in China. Contributors, many of whom are based in China and are immersed in the daily issues of teaching, researching and planning tourism development within China, discuss issues related to resource use, destination image and community participation with case studies that combine conceptual frameworks and practical issues. This authoritative text on tourism in China will be of interest to scholars and students of tourism throughout the world.