The scope and nature of geotourism / David Newsome and Ross Dowling -- Geotourism in Malaysian Borneo / Felix Tongkul -- Geotourism potential of southern Africa / Wolf Uwe Reimold, Gavin Whitfield and Thomas Wallmach -- Geotourism in Australia / Jane James, Ian Clark and Patrick James -- Geotourism resources of Iran / Alireza Amrikazemi and Abbas Mehrpooya -- Geoparks -- a regional, European and global policy / Marie-Luise Frey [and others] -- Geotourism : a perspective from southwest Germany / Christof Pforr and Andreas Megerle -- Geological heritage in China / Jiang Jianjun, Zhao Xun and Chen Youfang -- Geotourism : a perspective from the USA / Alexander E. Gates -- Geotourism in Ireland and Britain / Patrick McKeever, Jonathan Larwood and Alan McKirdy -- Geotourism in Spain : resources and environmental management / José M. Calaforra and Ángel Fernández-Cortés -- Geotourism and interpretation / Thomas A. Hose -- Geotourism's issues and challenges / Ross Dowling and David Newsome.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"Geotourism is tourism surrounding 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 topic such as sustainability, impacts and environmental issues."--Jacket.
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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.
ACQUISITION INFORMATION NOTE
Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address
Elsevier Science & Technology
Stock Number
103498:103518
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
Geotourism.
International Standard Book Number
0750662158
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Ecotourism.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS-- Industries-- Hospitality, Travel & Tourism.