Dark Tourism: the attraction of death and disaster in the context of Mass Atrocities and Human Rights

John Lennon

Dark Tourism: the attraction of death and disaster in the context of Mass Atrocities and Human Rights

John Lennon

Glasgow School for Business and Society

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Abstract

Dark tourism is explored in relation to history and interpretation of atrocities and violations of human rights. Interpretation, ideology and power are discussed in the context of the historical relevance of commemoration. The interface with tourism is important since such dark sites appeal to consumers and can better inform their world view if the interpretation is accurate and has not been the subject of dilution or distortion.

Original language	English
Pages	1-37
Number of pages	37
Publication status	Published - 18 Sep 2020
Event	Mass Atrocities and Human Rights Conference - on line forum , Stirling, United Kingdom Duration: 17 Sep 2020 → 18 Sep 2020

Conference

Conference	Mass Atrocities and Human Rights Conference
Country	United Kingdom
City	Stirling
Period	17/09/20 → 18/09/20

Keywords

Dark Tourism
interpretation
atrocities
human rights

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