Download or read book An Anthropological Study of Hospitality written by Amitai Touval and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores recent developments in the practice of hospitality, as well as the curious, precarious relationship between guests and their hosts. Drawing from personal interactions with an aging innkeeper called Herr Klaus and modern Airbnb hostess Gretchen, Amitai Touval offers a touching and illuminating account of how the rise of Airbnb has forged new standards of generosity, hostility, and accountability. An Anthropological Study of Hospitality is a must-read for anyone who has wondered about the intricate social cues involved in such a seemingly simple exchange.