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Wolin Island, tourism and conceptions of identity

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The study focuses on conceptions of the identity of Wolin Island, the area located in the
southern part of the Baltic Sea. Identity is regarded as a complex phenomenon, and the research
incorporates two primary perspectives: socio-cultural and spatial. Investigations reveal that key factors
affecting the identity of the island include tourism development and a post-war history connected
with significant migration processes. In consequence, the relationships between tourism
and identity have been emphasised.

Investigation of the theme is accompanied by an analysis of the role of external elements posing a
threat to Wolin’s identity. They include worldwide factors, which embrace a cultural shift, devaluation
of landscape or place meaning, and more site-specific processes, such as the local growth of
the heritage industry. The discussion is followed by reflections on intrinsic features of identity and
its evolution. In conclusion, main elements for construction of Wolin Island’s identity are distinguished,
and the lack of dependence on ‘islandness’ is noted.

KEYWORDS:
Identity;
Tourism;
Island;
Northern Poland;
The Baltic Sea

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Judul Seri

Journal of Marine and Island Cultures

No. Panggil

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Penerbit

New York : Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Institution for Marine and Island Cultures, Mokpo National University.., 2013

Deskripsi Fisik

Journal of Marine and Island Cultures (2013) 2, 1–12

Bahasa

English

ISBN/ISSN

http://dx.doi.org/10

Klasifikasi

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Tipe Isi

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Tipe Media

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Tipe Pembawa

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Edisi

(2013) 2,

Subjek

ILMU KELAUTAN

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