Geotourism / edited by Ross K. Dowling and David Newsome.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Dowling, Ross K.

Newsome, David, 1951-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ecotourism.

Tourism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (289 p.)

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; Burlington, MA : Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

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

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

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.

ISBN:

9786610638871

9781136400957

1136400958

9781280638879

1280638877

9780080455334

0080455336

OCLC:

437172612