Jasmin Daam
Books
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1. Tourism And The Emergence Of Nation States In The Arab Eastern Mediterranean, 1920s 1930s
Politics, Modernity, and the Making of the Middle East
This insightful book delves into the transformative role tourism played in shaping national identities and statehood in the Arab Eastern Mediterranean during the interwar period. It explores how emerging nation-states in the region harnessed tourism as a tool for economic growth and cultural diplomacy, while simultaneously grappling with colonial legacies and modernity. Through a detailed examination of the tourism industry's development, the book highlights the complex interplay between local aspirations and international influences, illustrating how tourism became a pivotal factor in the socio-political landscape of the 1920s and 1930s.