عنوان
پدید آورنده
موضوع
رده
QH541.5.I8 I83 2011
QH541
.
5
.
I8
I83
2011
کتابخانه
محل استقرار
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
(Number (ISBN
9784431539889
Erroneous ISBN
9784431539896 (e-ISBN)
LANGUAGE OF THE ITEM
.Language of Text, Soundtrack etc
انگلیسی
TITLE AND STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
Title Proper
Island futures :
Other Title Information
conservation and development across the Asia-Pacific region /
First Statement of Responsibility
Godfrey Baldacchino, Daniel Niles, editors.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Springer,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
c2011.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xvii, 183 p. ;
Other Physical Details
ill., maps ;
Dimensions
25 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
Global environmental studies.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
Many island societies now face the challenges of severe depopulation and loss of indigenous culture. In some cases, where the value of indigenous knowledge, nature and culture is widely recognized - as in the case of islands that are designated as, or have, Biosphere Reserves or World Heritage Sites - these challenges may be overcome. Even with such protections local cultures are often displaced by excessive tourist visitations, and the resulting ecosystem degradation and cultural commoditization. How best to manage and conserve the natural and cultural beauty, identity and diversity of island--
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Island ecology-- Pacific Area.
Environmental management-- Pacific Area.
Sustainable development-- Pacific Area.
Environmental sciences-- Pacific Area.
Geography-- Pacific Area.
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION
Number
577
.
5/2091823
Edition
23
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION
Class number
QH541
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5
.
I8
Book number
I83
2011
PERSONAL NAME - ALTERNATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
Niles, Daniel.
Baldacchino, Godfrey.
ORIGINATING SOURCE
Date of Transaction
20120228140749.0
BL
270410
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