Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. German tourist guide
3. Tourist guides in German magazines
4. German picture atlases
5. London – Time Out
6. Eccentric Britain
7. A Literary Guide to London
8. Conclusion
9. Bibliography
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- German tourist guide
- Tourist guides in German magazines
- German Picture atlases
- London - Time Out
- Eccentric Britain
- A Literary Guide to London
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay examines the representation of London in tourist guidebooks and explores how these guidebooks influence the experiences of millions of tourists. The main objective is to analyze the way in which these guidebooks present London as a product, using idealized images and clichés to attract tourists.
- The role of tourist guidebooks in promoting and selling cities
- The use of idealized images and stereotypes to create a “better world” for the visitor
- The standardization of tourist experiences and the suppression of individual expression
- The impact of guidebooks on tourist behavior and perceptions of London
- The creation of a desire in the tourist to belong to the idealized city presented in guidebooks
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the key themes of the essay, focusing on the role of tourist guidebooks in shaping perceptions of cities. It argues that these guidebooks create a distorted image of reality by using idealized images and stereotypes.
- German tourist guide: This chapter analyzes a specific German tourist guide called "London". The chapter examines how the guidebook presents London as a blend of tradition and modernity, highlighting the city's iconic landmarks and cultural offerings while downplaying its negative aspects.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This essay focuses on the representation of London in tourist guidebooks, exploring key terms like: tourism, guidebooks, stereotypes, idealized images, standardization, tourist experiences, cultural representation, and London.
- Quote paper
- Sylvia Hadjetian (Author), 2002, The representation of London in tourist guidebooks, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/43123
