Do sal ao sol: a construção social da imagem do turismo em Cabo Frio

Abstract

This dissertation seeks to explain how it was socially constructed an image of Cabo Frio as a tourist destination, from the action of different subjects. We show here the importance of the transition activity Salineira for tourism in the construction of this image in various ways; forms as a part of its inhabitants realized this transition and its consequences for that society. To tread the paths of both SALT and TOURISM seeking from the characterization of the importance of these activities for that company, understanding this transition. The narrative of this transition takes place between the 1950s and 1970 when the salt reaches its peak and begins to decline and tourism is down. We seek to highlight the different ways in which this transition is expressed different views on it. Among the subjects of this narrative highlights the state with actions of different natures throughout the period. Finally, we show here, among other things, as the 1950 has a key role in the salt industry and Fluminense as the year 1974 became a milestone in bringing together key determinants for the end of the salt industry and the development fluminense tourism in the region. To perform the work proved especially relevant categories of region, identity and representation.