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Tourism and Australian beach cultures: revealing bodies

David Bell
- 09 Dec 2013 - 
- Vol. 44, Iss: 4, pp 484-485
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The beach is a complicated place, with an equal number of obstacles as discussed by the authors, and it is not easy to find a simple way to relax on the beach, even for tourists.
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Aah, the beach. What could be simpler than peeling off, catching some rays, having a dip? Well, it turns out that this is far from a simple business. The beach is a complicated place, with an equal...

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Wet, wild and convivial : past, present and future contributions of Australia’s ocean pools to surf, beach, pool and body cultures and recreational coasts

TL;DR: The authors investigated the past, present and possible future of Australia's ocean pools, over a hundred public seawater pools sited on rocky surfcoasts, so that waves wash over their walls.
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Overseas tourists negotiating risk at Australian beaches

TL;DR: Beachgoing experiences are highly desirable among international tourists visiting Australia as discussed by the authors, and they have been popularised in the contemporary Australian imaginary influencing how locals behave at the beach and how they use it.
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Reading the Popular

John Fiske
TL;DR: The author explains why Fiske Still Matters still matters and why news, history, and Undisciplined Events need to be considered when planning for the future.
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The beach: a history of paradise on earth

TL;DR: Using paintings, photographs and advertisements, the authors chart the evolution of the seaside from ancient societies, to the present-day quest for the luxurious and unspoiled, using paintings, photos and advertisements.
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What are the cultural and historical factors that contribute to the popularity of swimming among Australian tourists?

Cultural factors like gender, class, race, and national identity, along with historical context of mass tourism and national identity forging, contribute to swimming popularity among Australian tourists.