This article examines the development of souvenirs research in tourism studies. It looks at
souvenirs from four broad vantage points, namely historical perspectives on souvenirs …

This chapter attempts to strengthen theoretical connections between interpretive cultural
studies of authenticity and organizational studies. Adopting an unstructured qualitative …

This study illuminates how new markets emerge and how social movements can effect
cultural change through market creation. We suggest that social movements can fuel …

A not-so-quiet revolution seems to be occurring in wealthy capitalist societies-supermarkets
selling 'guilt free'Fairtrade products; lifestyle TV gurus exhorting us to eat less, buy local and …

Cultural approaches to organizations have experienced a renaissance in recent years. The
resurgent interest in the cultural construction of organizational life can be seen as a “second …

The concept of constructive authenticity is seen as encapsulating the subjective nature of
authenticity evaluations in tourism experiences. However, very few studies discuss the …

We develop and test the idea that public appreciation for authentic lowbrow culture affords
an effective way for certain elites to address feelings of authenticity-insecurity arising from …

Culturally based products and businesses have become increasingly common, drawing
attention to artisan entrepreneurship. A small number of studies have comprehensively …

My fascination with foie gras began as a bystander. In March 2005, a front-page article
appeared in the Chicago Tribune, detailing harsh words exchanged between two of …

How does a so-called bad neighborhood go about changing its reputation? Is it simply a
matter of improving material conditions or picking the savviest marketing strategy? What kind …