Controlling access to environment and self: Aboriginal perspectives on tourism

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Abstract
Selected issues in the relationship between Aborigines and tourism are reviewed, placing data available in a psychological framework. Alternative theoretical standpoints are canvassed concerning Aboriginal interpretations of tourism. Some implications of the special relationship between Aborigines and the natural environment are outlined, noting the relative lack of psychological theory on attachment to places. Control of access to Aboriginal people is considered in terms of privacy and “presentation of self”. While policy and management attention has been directed mainly towards behavioural controls, it is argued that less obvious Aboriginal cognitive controls also have an important role.

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