UID:
edocfu_9959227606402883
Format:
1 online resource (289 p.)
ISBN:
1-136-40095-8
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1-280-63887-7
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9786610638871
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0-08-045533-6
Content:
Geotourism is tourism surroounding geological attractions and destinations. This unique text uses a wealth of case studies to discuss the issues involved in the management and care of such attractions, covering topics such as sustainability, impacts and environmental issues. Geotourism: Sustainability, impacts and management leads the reader logically through the process, covering both the theories involved and the practicalities of managing such 'environmentally precious' attractions.
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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Geotourism; Copyright; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; List of case studies; Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; Part One: The Resources for Tourism; 1 The scope and nature of geotourism; 2 Geotourism in Malaysian Borneo; 3 Geotourism potential of southern Africa; 4 Geotourism in Australia; 5 Geotourism resources of Iran; Part Two: Geoparks; 6 Geoparks - a regional, European and global policy; 7 Geotourism: a perspective from southwest Germany; 8 Geological heritage in China; Part Three: Geotourism in Action; 9 Geotourism: a perspective from the USA
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10 Geotourism in Ireland and Britain11 Geotourism in Spain: resources and environmental management; 12 Geotourism and interpretation; 13 Geotourism's issues and challenges; Appendix: Geological time; Index
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-7506-6215-8
Language:
English
