Includes bibliographical references and index.

This book gathers contributions that address pilgrim motivation, identity and values as they are shaped by the broader sociological, psychological, cultural and anthropological perspectives. The focus of the book is the travellers themselves and their inner world through the lens of their pilgrimage. In a post-modern consumer society, intentional journeys as a pilgrimage can foster self-development and new forms of self-expression. The case studies in the book provide interesting and challenging perspectives on the identity of pilgrims in the 21st century. In particular, the book presents the perceptions of values-rich journeys in the age of value transformations and identity challenges. The collection of case studies and models of pilgrims' identities reveal the complexity of the pilgrimage phenomenon and its ability to adapt to various changes. In terms of organizational structure, this book is divided into four parts. Part I (chapters 2-5) focuses on the more general aspects of the pilgrim's identity and values. Part II (chapters 6-9) provides an overview of motivations, values, identities and behaviour of the pilgrims travelling to Santiago de Compostela. Part III (chapters 10-18) provides key studies on pilgrims' values and identities in different regions. Concluding insights and discussions are included in Part IV (chapters 19-20). The book includes discussion questions for each chapter and a subject index.

Introduction: Motivation of the Pilgrimage Journey / Darius Liutikas -- The Expression of Identities in Pilgrim Journeys / Darius Liutikas -- The Connection Between Liminal Places and Hospitality in Manifesting Pilgrim Values and Identity / Kip Redick -- Changes in Motivations for Journeys to Death Spaces: The Case of Thanatourism / Slawoj Tanas -- Pilgrims as Strangers / Larry Russell -- The Timeline of the Way of St James: Motivations and Impacts of the Pilgrimage on Personal Lives / Luis Alfonso Escudero G�omez, Lucrezia Lopez, Mar�ia �Angeles Pi�neiro Antelo, and Rub�en Camilo Lois Gonz�alez -- The Multiple Views on the Values and Identity of the Pilgrimage to Santiago / Xos�e M. Santos -- Commensality, Communitas and Contestation on the Camino Franc�es: Making Pilgrims through Meals / Augusta X. Thomson -- Identity, Social Practices and Values of the Pilgrims on the Portuguese Inner Way to Santiago De Compostela / Pedro Azevedo and Xerardo Pereiro -- Pilgrimage and Tourism in Japan: Shift in Values and Motivation / Ricardo Nicolas Progano and Kumi Kato -- New Narratives in Valuistic Travel and Identity: Goshuin Culture and Religious Mobility in Contemporary Japan / Shin Yasuda -- Contemporary Perspectives of Hindu Pilgrimage in India: The Experiential Exposition / Rana P.B. Singh and Pravin S. Rana -- Modern Full-Sensory Experiences and Pilgrimage Fulfilment in Malta's Ancient Temples / Dane Munro -- New Forms of Pilgrimage: World Youth Day Rio 2013 / Luciana Thais Villa Gonzalez -- Pilgrimage Traditions to Sacred Sites of Modern Central Asia / Elyor Karimov and Darius Liutikas -- Pilgrimage Tourism to Palestine: The 'Come and See' Initiative in Palestine / Rami K. Isaac -- Tourists Versus Pilgrims: Dichotomy of Visits to Auschwitz-Birkenau / Derek Dalton -- Tracking to a Pilgrim's Beat: Insights from a Sabbatical Journey / Josephine Pryce -- Contemporary Perspectives of Pilgrimage / Daniel H. Olsen and Dallen J. Timothy -- Conclusions: Pilgrimage During and After the Pandemic Crisis / Darius Liutikas.

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