Trends and Achievements of Authenticity Studies in the English-Speaking Countries: In the Fields of Sociology, Anthropology, and Geography

January 1, 2026Kikan ChirigakuOpen Access

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The study aims to explore the concept of authenticity across sociology, anthropology, and geography, detailing its evolution and interdisciplinary outlook.
Review of literature from sociology, anthropology, and geography regarding authenticity studies.
Analysis of the historical development of essentialism and constructivism in the context of tourism research.
Examination of how geographic perspectives contribute to understanding authenticity in landscapes and cultural settings.
Shift from essentialist to constructivist understandings of authenticity in social sciences since the 1970s.
Discussion of existential authenticity and its ties to Heidegger's philosophy introduced in authenticity debates.
Geography adds spatial dimensions to authenticity, fostering new insights into cultural and geographical processes.

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This review examines developments in authenticity studies, highlighting interdisciplinary perspectives among sociology, anthropology, and geography.

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