Esclavage et tourisme mémoriel à New York : expérience d’apprentissage ou quête identitaire ?

The purpose of this article is to question the promotion of African American history and the memory of slavery in the United States, which have been enthusiastically embraced by the tourism industry. While recent scholarship has focused on Southern plantations, few studies have highlighted the exten...

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Autore principale: Faucquez, Anne-Claire
Natura: Article ou chapitre numérique
Lingua:Français
Pubblicazione: 2021
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Accesso online:Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM
Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM
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Riassunto:The purpose of this article is to question the promotion of African American history and the memory of slavery in the United States, which have been enthusiastically embraced by the tourism industry. While recent scholarship has focused on Southern plantations, few studies have highlighted the extent of the phenomenon in major Northern cities, such as New York. By reviewing the various forms these new memorial sites can take, this article will first try to understand what visitors are looking for (historical knowledge, recreational experience, remembrance) before questioning the dangers posed by the commodification of this memory.