Vivienne (formerly Sydney College of Divinity, Australia) Keely & Dr Ian S. (Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, USA) McIntosh 
Pilgrimage in Practice : Narration, Reclamation and Healing [PDF ebook] 
Narration, Reclamation and Healing

Pilgrimage in Practice: Narration, Reclamation and Healing provides an interdisciplinary approach to the topic. It reveals many aspects of the practice of pilgrimage, from its nationalistic facets to its effect on economic development; from the impact of the internet to questions of globalization; from pilgrimage as protest to pilgrimage as creative expression in such media as film, art and literature. – Contests the very definitions of pilgrimage and challenges its paradigms. – Provides multiple perspectives on the subject to give a rounded and comprehensive review. – Covers past and present definitions of the sacred journey, the telling of stories, and historical injustices and their remedies through pilgrimage. Perhaps best understood as a form of heritage tourism or tourism with a conscience, pilgrimage (as with touristic travel) contains a measure of transformation that is often deep and enduring, making it a fascinating area of study. Reviewing social justice in the context of pilgrimage and featuring a diverse collection of interdisciplinary voices from across the globe, this book is a rich collection of papers for researchers of pilgrimage and religious and heritage tourism.