Format:
Online-Ressource (xxviii, 260 p)
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ill., maps
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24 cm
Edition:
Online-Ausg. Amsterdam Elsevier Science & Technology 2009 Electronic reproduction; Mode of access: World Wide Web
ISBN:
0750662158
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9780750662154
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. * Looks at the challenges of management strategies and frameworks to address the provision of sustainability in areas of geological attractions, offering practical solutions. * Uses in-depth examples and global case studies from the UK, Australia, Africa, New Zealand and the US (amongst others) to examine from international, national and local perspectives. * Considers future directions and challenges
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. * Looks at the challenges of management strategies and frameworks to address the provision of sustainability in areas of geological attractions, offering practical solutions. * Uses in-depth examples and global case studies from the UK, Australia, Africa, New Zealand and the US (amongst others) to examine from international, national and local perspectives. * Considers future directions and challenges
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Contributors. Editors. Preface. Acknowledgements. The Scope and Nature of Geotourism, David Newsome & Ross Dowling. Part 1The Resources for Geotourism; Geotourism in Malaysian Borneo, Felix Tongkul. -- Geotourism in Potential of Southern Africa, Wolf Uwe Reimold, Gavin Whitefield & Thomas Wallmach. Geotourism in Australia, Jane James, Ian Clark & Patrick James. Geotourism in Resources of Iran, Alireza Amrikazemi & Abbas Mehrpooya. Part 2 -- Geoparks; Geoparks: A Regional, European and Global Policy, Marie-Luise Frey, Klaus Schafer, Georg Buchel & Margarete Patzak. Geotourism: A Perspective from South-West Germany, Christof Pforr & Andreas Megerle. Geological Heritage in China, Jiang Jianjun, Zhao Xum & Chen Youfang. Part 3 -- Geotourism in Action; Geotourism: A Perspective from the USA, Alexander Gates. Geotourism in Ireland and Britain, Patrick McKeever, Jonathan Larwood & Alan McKirdy. Geotourism in Spain: Resources and Environmental Management, Jose Calaforra & Angel Fernandez-Cortes. Geotourism and Interpretation, Thomas Hose. Geotourism's Issues and Challenges, David Newsome & Ross Dowling. Appendix 1.
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The scope and nature of geotourism
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Geotourism potential of southern Africa
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Geotourism in Australia
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Geotourism resources of Iran
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Geoparks ; a regional, European and global policy
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Geotourism : a perspective from southwest Germany
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Geological heritage in China
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Geotourism : a perspective from the USA
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Geotourism in Ireland and Britain
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Geotourism in Spain : resources and environmental management
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Geotourism and interpretation
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Geotourism's issues and challenges
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Electronic reproduction; Mode of access: World Wide Web
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Geotourism
Language:
English
URL:
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