Changing places:Meaning and Representation

Question 1

meaning

Answer 1

individual or collective perceptions a place

Question 2

representation

Answer 2

how a place is portrayed in society

Question 3

place memory

Answer 3

the ability to make the past come to life in the present.
via photos or souvenirs

Question 4

what is it in regards to perceptions of international places?

Answer 4

the media tends to influence our perception

Question 5

how is the UK promoted?

Answer 5

British council promote the UK through educational and cultural links e.g. The monarchy

Question 6

which agents of change aim to manage the perception of place.

Answer 6

local government,tourist organisations and community groups

Question 7

Government stratergies to manage and manipulate perception of place,

Answer 7

place marketing
rebranding
reimaging

Question 8

place marketing

Answer 8

PR companies may be employed to create positive perceptions of a place.
e.g. Theafricathemedianevershowsyou

Question 9

define rebranding

Answer 9

the way or ways a place is re-developed and marketed so that it gains a new identity.It can then attract new investors and visitors.
May involves re-imaging and regeneration

Question 10

re-imaging

Answer 10

generating a new positive set of ideas about a place.

Question 11

regeneration

Answer 11

positively transforming the economy of a place that has displayed symptoms of decline