Abstract In this article, the writer discusses that tourism is mainly based on geographical attractions, which include beautiful scenery, exciting and/or exotic locations, among others. The writer points out that the reasons for which people choose various tourist locations differ according to needs, preferences and affordability. The writer explains that heritage tourism is an example of tourist activity that allows people to enrich their basis of knowledge and information. Further, the writer notes that heritage tourism or cultural tourism is a branch of tourism offering the cultural dimension of the location where tourism occurs as the main value. Historical sites are usually the main attraction in this case. The writer discusses that the main coordinates of heritage tourism include culture, historic information, interaction with the local people and eventually, a perceived sense of adventure.
From the Paper "Heritage tourism or cultural tourism is a branch of tourism offering the cultural dimension of the location where tourism occurs as the main value. Historical sites are usually the main attraction in this case. The main coordinates of heritage tourism include culture, historic information, interaction with the local people and eventually, a perceived sense of adventure. Heritage tourism allows people to get in touch with the past. At the same time, it is important to mention that it contributes to the preservation of the cultural heritage itself."
"The products that heritage tourism offers can be customer oriented. From this point of view, one could speak about creative tourism. Creative tourism is based on the principle of interactivity."
Abstract This paper attempts to determine the state of the visitor attractions sector in the UK. The paper first assesses the state of the UK visitor attractions sector, reporting on the size of the sector in terms of type and numbers of attractions, the number of visitors, turnover, and recent growth. The paper then examines the current issues that affect the sector in terms of market trends, factors within the business environment, government regulations and environmental concerns. Next, the paper puts forward an example of good practice by illustrating a particular attraction's response to the current issues identified. The paper concludes by reporting the state of the sector according to the findings, outlining any prospects for future growth, and it's vulnerability to external crisis and level of dependence on partnership working or public sector support.
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Executive Summary
Contents Page
Methodology/Procedures
Introduction
The UK Visitor Attraction Sector
Type of Attractions Size of the Sector
Number of Visitors to Attractions Turnover
Recent Growth
Current Issues that Affect the Sector
Market Trends
Factors Within Business Environment
Government Regulations
Environmental Concerns
An Example Of Good Practice
Crealy Adventure Park
Conclusion
From the Paper "Visitor Attractions rely on the UK 'Travel and Tourism Market' which accounted for nearly 227 million trips taken in 2006. This was a significant decrease of 3.5% from the previous year. Of those trips, 126.3 million, (55.6%) were made in the 'domestic market', which equated to a significant 8.9% decrease in trips compared to 2005. The 'inbound market' showed an increase of 7.2%, up to 32.1 million trips, and outbound trips showed an increase of 3.2% to 68.5 million. The number of trips undertaken can directly affect visitor numbers to the attractions sector."
Tags:heritage, sites, strong, growth, regeneration, disposable, income
Abstract This argues that physical attractiveness, which has been a hotly debated topic for decades, is dependent on social factors. The author points out that these factors are socially dependent and not biologically dependent. The paper relates that the whole argument surround physical attractiveness centers on averageness.
From the Paper "The nature of physical attractiveness has been a hotly debated topic for decades. The basic argument focuses on whether physical attractiveness is more biologically or socially determined. This essay will argue that physical attractiveness is ultimately determined by social factors. Biological factors do provide the basic framework for determining what is physically attractive but the final determination of what is physically attractive is determined by social factors. This means that it can be argued that physically attractiveness is socially relative. The differences between the two theories of the nature of physical attractiveness are part of the larger debate of "nature and nurture"."
Abstract The paper discusses a study to determine whether there is an underlying commonality among all the different successful manifestation and law of attraction techniques used by people today. To this end, the paper analyzes a review of the peer-reviewed, popular literature, including a background and overview, a discussion of the law of attraction, and general manifestation methods related to it. The paper concludes with a summary of the research and salient findings.
Outline:
Introduction
Review of Related Literature
Methodology
Data Analysis
Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
From the Paper "There is evidence of humankind's desire to manifest their thoughts into reality everywhere. Indeed, religions share a common theme of faith that suggests individual thought has power and can be used to effect change in their physical environment in various ways. Examples of this desire are also evident in the way people view the cosmos, with many believing that extraterrestrials routinely visit the Earth and so forth, while others seek evidence of cryptozoological specimens such as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster, et al., in the vanishing wildernesses of the planet. In this regard, people want and seem to need that their thoughts matter and that they can make a difference somehow. Over the millennia, different people have claimed to have achieved the ability to effect changes in the physical plane with their mere thoughts, but scientific evidence of such claims remains scant at best. Nevertheless, many people today remain firmly convinced that the manner in which they think about things can be used to achieve their personal goals and acquire material prosperity. While there are different approaches involved, practitioners of the methods used in the law of attraction are perfect examples of these individuals, and the law of attraction is discussed further below."
Abstract This paper examines how heritage tourism is one of the fastest-growing tourism types in the world today. It focuses on the heritage tourism market in Australia, including a discussion on the heritage tourists themselves. In addition, it reviews and assesses current Australian heritage resources, as well as the management of successful heritage tourism sites. It also evaluates the best way to maintain sustainable heritage tourism within Australia through the examination of a specific case study of Kakadu National Park. It demonstrates that, with proper maintenance and care, the heritage tourism market can thrive and can be an extremely useful tool in teaching future generations, both indigenous and foreign, about the country and the people who have made that country great.
From the Paper "In addition to the evaluation of specific sites, there is also important value in understanding the heritage themes that deem areas to be considered a cultural site. The Australian heritage Commission identifies nine main themes for heritage resources, each of which includes a host of sub themes. The main themes are the evolution of the environment, the indigenous populations, the development of local, regional, and state economy, the construction of settlements and towns, Australian work environments, education, government, cultural, and phases of life. Within each theme are sub themes such as historical people involved, the evolution of the main theme, and historical references to main points within each theme (Australian Heritage Commission, 2001, 3)."
Abstract The paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the short stories "Girl," by Jamaica Kincaid, and "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker. The paper compares the two works and their similarities. In "Girl," the protagonist lectures in a supremely long sentence that rambles and preaches at the same time. In "Everyday Use," the protagonist narrates the story, but both swirl around young women and their mothers, teaching how to care for themselves and others, as they grow older and mature. They also clearly illustrate the heritage of African-American women throughout history in America. The paper notes that each of these stories graphically illustrates the heritage of African-American mothers and their daughters throughout history, and how that heritage has altered, and yet remained the same.
From the Paper "Disappointment is a key thread in Walker's story, as well. This is a far different situation, at least on the surface. The mother is waiting for the "wayward" daughter, educated and more than a little self-important to return for a visit to her roots. She has left the poverty and old-fashioned ways behind, and prides herself on her education and enlightenment, but in reality, she is a snob, and looks down on her own mother and sister. This mother recognizes her daughter's faults, and begins to really appreciate her "challenged" daughter who is so different from her haughty sister. The mother and Maggie, the challenged daughter, are not so snobby that they do not appreciate their heritage."
The First Person Narrator
The Idea of Heritage as an Important Part of Self-Identity
Hughes: His poem: Walker's story
The Complication
The Idea that Everyday Things are Different to Mama and to Wangero.
Conclusion
Abstract The paper relates that throughout Alice Walker's books and stories, she continually displays her pride and support of her African-American and female heritage. The paper examines Walker's "Everyday Use" that looks at the issue of African-Americans who try to escape prejudice and poverty and, in the process, risk losing their own heritage and the past that has made them into who they are.
From the Paper "Walker was born and raised in Eatonton, Georgia. Her father was a sharecropper. When she was eight years old, her brother accidentally shot her eye out with a BB gun. She was left blind in one eye, that made her shy and self-conscious. She turned to writing as a means to express her inner self. Despite her disadvantaged childhood, she won a scholarship to Spelman College and then transferred to Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York. Since then, her poems, short stories and novels combine a pride for black women and the African-American heritage."
Abstract Physical attraction affects nearly every aspect of human life, from choosing partners to influencing attributional perceptions. Since physical appeal plays a huge role in the attraction between opposite sexes, there has been much study devoted to this aspect in particular. This paper refers to Amanda Gardner's article, "Opposites Don't Always Attract", which discusses the outcome of research that tries to explain physical attraction in a generalized manner. The paper examines just how important physical attractiveness is in order to find a partner.
From the Paper "However it is virtually impossible to generalize human relationships into standard rules or definitions, as in real life situations there are more complex factors to be considered. Finally we cannot ignore the character of a person when we discuss the attraction between the opposite sexes. A person beaming with inner beauty though lacking in external appearance may appeal more to the opposite sex."
Abstract This paper presents an experiment that attempts to determine if personality has a certain role pertaining to evaluating a person's attractiveness or if physical appearance is the determining factor in rating attractiveness. The proposed hypothesis in the paper is that people shown a picture along with a personality profile will rate the individual significantly differently in attractiveness than an individual who is shown only a picture. In the experiment, the dependent variable is attractiveness and the independent variable is a personality profile containing abilities, attitude, traits and background. Participants in the experiment were given a survey that asked them to rate, on a 7 point Likert Scale, how attractive the people in the photographs appeared. Although there was a slight difference between the two sample groups, that difference was not significant.
From the Paper "In the Noor and Evans (2003) experiment only women photographs were used and a 44-item Big-Five Inventory was used. The statistical analysis used was a one-way test, within-subjects ANOVA. There was a pretest with 57 participants to rate the pictures. The ANOVA revealed no significant main effect manipulation on rating of attractiveness. The pictures of asymmetrical faces were comparably attractive to the pictures of normal and symmetrical faces. Symmetry appeared to have a significant effect on ratings of personality. The experiment established an effect of facial symmetry on personality ratings, but failed to determine if facial symmetry had a significant effect on perceptions of attractiveness. Overall, the experiment supported predictions that facial symmetry affects personality impressions."
Abstract In this article, the writer notes that successful copulation and reproduction has been propagated by the human species for millions of years. The writer points out that this process has been studied and researched for centuries to determine the physiological and psychological motivations behind procreation and sexual attraction. The field of evolutionary psychology has attempted to do so, and derives evidence from psychology, neuroscience, anthropology, comparative zoology, sociology, behavioral genetics, and many other fields. The writer discusses that through such studies, more insight may be gained as to sexual attraction, mate choices, and social decisions regarding sex and relationship between men and women. The writer maintains that there is no doubt that human beings will continue mating and reproducing, yet the whole process continues to have a mysterious aura surrounding it. The writer then concludes that although study after study has been conducted, the physiological and psychological motivations behind procreation and sexual attraction are still elusive.
Outline:
Introduction
Evolutionary Function of Orgasms
What Men and Women Find Attractive Social vs. Sexual Attraction Conclusion
From the Paper "This modern day psychology of the human male is no doubt an offshoot from his male ancestors who were physiologically urged to over-reproduce to insure survival of the species.
"Women, on the other hand, do not appear to have such a physiological or psychological need to procreate with multiple males, as women do not compete with other female ova during sexual encounters. Therefore, short-term sexual partners for women may function only to evaluate possible long-term mates, and serve more of a social function whether than a sexual or reproductive one."
Presents the results of an experiment which combines the matching theory with the studies of infidelity, to determine if there is a causal relationship between the attractiveness level of the male adulterer and that of his mistress.
Abstract This paper discusses the result of research which placed 200 male undergraduate participants in a 4x3 mixed factorial design to determine if the physical attractiveness stereotype applied to adultery. Participants were assigned to 4 conditions. Each group was presented with a scenario depicting the character "John" committing adultery with one of 3 women. The first independent variable was the manipulation of the attractiveness level of "John". "John" was presented as either an unattractive, average, or attractive man. A "no picture" group was created to measure the participant's base line response. The participants were then asked to indicate which woman (unattractive, average, or attractive) "John" was having an affair with. The paper shows that results indicated that the matching hypothesis does occur in situations of infidelity. Evolutionary implications and reasoning are also discussed.
Paper Outline:
Abstract
Method
Discussion
Bibliography
From the Paper "Women look for a man whose appearance indicates a means to acquire resources and the ability to protect/care for any potential offspring (Townsend, 1990). These cues, coming from an evolutionary standpoint, are also very logical. Women have much more at stake than men do when it comes to child bearing. Females seek a mate that exhibits traits that imply that he will be able to provide for her during her pregnancy, since during those 9 months she will be unable to provide for her self (in an ancestral hunter-gatherer society). If the women in question does not embody the traits men find desirable, she will have to look for a man that is lower on the attractiveness ladder."
Abstract This paper looks at two short stories by writer Alice Walker: "Strong Horse Tea" and "The Revenge of Hannah Kemhuff". The author examines the writer's depiction of black women and their position in society and their responsibilities as women as part of the black heritage and tradition. The paper also analyzes the characters in the stories.
From the Paper "Alice Walker's stories in "In Love and Trouble: Stories of Black Women" provide us with glimpses into the nature of being black and female in America, into the ways in which black women make a success of their lives (or try to make a success of their lives) by drawing on not only their own personal pasts but also on an accumulated heritage of black female traditions and knowledge. This paper examines how Walker emphasizes the importance of black heritage to her characters in two of the short stories in this book, "Strong Horse Tea" and "The Revenge of Hannah Kemhuff".
Tags: culture, heritage, tradition, equality, opportunity, family, community
Abstract This paper takes a look at the Jewellery Quarter, the oldest manufacturing community of Birmingham, UK and reviews the possible steps available to preserve the historical value and unique quality of this historical district without causing harm to the area.
Contents
Introduction
Review and Discussion
British Heritage Conservation Principles
Birmingham History and Background
The Birmingham Jewellery Quarter
Birmingham Jewellery Quarter Today
Current Conservation Initiatives
Conclusion and Recommendations
From the Paper "British Heritage Conservation Principles. Heritage conservation in the United Kingdom is certainly not new, and many of the major organisations and systems currently in place have been working to preserve historic sites for many years; for example, the National Trust was established in 1895 with the goal of acquisition and preservation, on the nation's behalf and in perpetuity, of places of scenic beauty (Allmendinger & Thomas, 1998). In the mid-20th century, the Trust starting acquiring country houses and estates as tax regimes changed to the disadvantage of traditionally wealthy landed gentry; while some families remained in residence, the goal was to encourage public access to these historic sites, and today, the Trust is the largest private landowner in the UK (Allmendinger & Thomas, 1998). According to Larkham (1996), the heritage conservation concept was heavily influenced by legal decisions in the early 1960s; in this regard, the impetus for these principles, like much conservationist legislation in the UK, was a Private Member's Bill. Allmendinger and Thomas note that, "These areas were defined as 'areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance': a definition which remains unchanged today. Designation was a simple process largely carried out by the local planning authority (LPA). It is a popular process, with nearly 10,000 areas designated across the UK by 1996" (p. 56). Today, heritage conservation has become increasingly applied to the marketing of products and, particularly relevant for the purposes of this investigation, whether individual sites or monuments, or entire "tourist-historic cities" (Ashworth and Tunbridge, 1990). "
Abstract This paper analyzes Bret Easton Ellis's novel, "The Rules of Attraction", a commentary on society's loss of family values where the pages are filled with the characters? mindless bouts with sex, drugs and alcohol. It questions why each character accepts the meaningless, arbitrary sexual and drug-related acts they commit on a regular basis and attributes the answer to the idea that true love is unobtainable and senseless sex is the only thing that is real. Ellis has created a world where everybody loves someone who loves somebody else or who does not care to love anyone.
From the Paper "From the very first sentence of the novel, the reader can see that The Rules of Attraction will offer no fulfilling conclusion. The book begins in the middle of a sentence. If there is no clear opening to the story, how can it be concluded in a standard sense? The sentence also runs on for roughly 13 lines. It is Lauren discussing the loss of her virginity. The passage is amazing though because in its several lines it provides no real information. The sentence is pointless because Lauren only remembers flashes of the experience, not including the date of the event or the man present."
