A critical note on binaries in tourism
受法国哲学家德勒兹启发，探讨主客二元对立的本体论含义，指出二元对立并未完全超越，学者应关注其他鲜为人知的二元对立，并注意不同解读的差异。
• This research note explores ontological implications of host and guest by inspired the French philosopher Gilles Deleuze. • Binaries are not entirely transcended but scholars must shift focus to other lesser-known binaries. • Assemblages operate in connection with other assemblages but do not transcend binaries. • While having the similar names, scholars should not confuse the different interpretations of assemblages.