The Rise of Thana-Capitalism and Tourism

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Focusing on the phenomenon of 'death seekers,' the book examines how individuals engage with the spectacle of disaster by visiting sites of mass death and suffering. It highlights the transformation of these locations into tourist attractions, creating a unique economy centered around the consumption of tragedy. By analyzing the motivations behind such visits to places like concentration camps and disaster zones, the book offers insights into dark tourism and its implications for cultural and social studies, making it valuable for students and scholars in related fields.