Umfang:
Online Ressource (4066 KB, 352 S.)
Ausgabe:
1. Aufl.
ISBN:
0750662158
Inhalt:
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.
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Description based upon print version of record
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Cover; Geotourism; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; List of case studies; Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; Part One: The Resources for Tourism; Part Two: Geoparks; Part Three: Geotourism in Action; Appendix: Geological time; Index;
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 0080455336
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 9780080455334
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 9780750662154
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Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Geotourism : Sustainability, impacts and management
Sprache:
Englisch
Schlagwort(e):
Electronic books
