Aspiring to Be Global

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Focusing on the sociolinguistics of globalization, this book investigates language and social change in Yangshuo, China, specifically at the tourism hotspot of West Street. It delves into the complexities and tensions involved in forming a 'global village', highlighting the ambivalent struggles that accompany this continual transformation in society. Through this examination, it offers insights into the dynamics of cultural interaction and the impact of tourism on local identities.