Overtourism: Carefree Capitalism and the Social Crisis of the City
A popular slogan from the Paris May of '68 famously proclaimed: "Under the paving stones, the beach." Six decades later, it vividly encapsulates the tourist experience of major European metropolises. A carefree, all-encompassing capitalism of "authentic" experiences — driven by short-term rentals and alternative entertainment — is transforming formerly neglected neighborhoods. But the price of these "cities that never sleep" is steep: working and middle classes are being pushed out, housing and living costs are soaring, public infrastructure is overwhelmed by overcrowding, and local economies are increasingly addicted to easy profit — lagging behind in much-needed technological and productive transformations. Ultimately, is the tourist city a truly "living" city, or is it merely pretending, concealing a deep existential crisis? Series: Social Studies Series Editor: Panagis Panagiotopoulos The Social Studies series provides a platform for dynamic — and primarily younger — voices from the broad field of social sciences in Greece. It welcomes the historical roots of social processes, tests classical and contemporary theories, engages with pressing issues, and focuses on the lived experience of real people. Without compromising on methodological rigor or scholarly integrity, the series aims to reach a wider audience of informed readers — not just the academic community. — Panagis Panagiotopoulos, Associate Professor of Sociology, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
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Overtourism: Carefree Capitalism and the Social Crisis of the City
A popular slogan from the Paris May of '68 famously proclaimed: "Under the paving stones, the beach." Six decades later, it vividly encapsulates the tourist experience of major European metropolises. A carefree, all-encompassing capitalism of "authentic" experiences — driven by short-term rentals and alternative entertainment — is transforming formerly neglected neighborhoods. But the price of these "cities that never sleep" is steep: working and middle classes are being pushed out, housing and living costs are soaring, public infrastructure is overwhelmed by overcrowding, and local economies are increasingly addicted to easy profit — lagging behind in much-needed technological and productive transformations. Ultimately, is the tourist city a truly "living" city, or is it merely pretending, concealing a deep existential crisis? Series: Social Studies Series Editor: Panagis Panagiotopoulos The Social Studies series provides a platform for dynamic — and primarily younger — voices from the broad field of social sciences in Greece. It welcomes the historical roots of social processes, tests classical and contemporary theories, engages with pressing issues, and focuses on the lived experience of real people. Without compromising on methodological rigor or scholarly integrity, the series aims to reach a wider audience of informed readers — not just the academic community. — Panagis Panagiotopoulos, Associate Professor of Sociology, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9786180713015 |
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| Publisher: | S. Patakis |
| Publication date: | 06/05/2025 |
| Sold by: | Bookwire |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 208 |
| File size: | 869 KB |
| Language: | Greek, Modern (1453- ) |
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