Highland Homecomings: Genealogy And Heritage Tourism In The Scottish Diaspora

摘要

Highland homecomings is a lucid and sophisticated contribution to the study of diasporas, identity and roots tourism. Paul Basu's discussion focuses on those around the world who trace their ancestral 'roots' (a complex term that Basu does well in examining through this text) to Highland Scotland. After establishing his means and methods, Basu takes the reader on a journey with his informants - the 'roots tourists' - as they establish their Scottish credentials, build networks in their diasporic homes, understand their clan heritage and visit the places that hold ancestral meaning. The investigation is richly supported by the voices of the tourists and the revealing fieldwork Basu performed.