| Ecotourism in the Less Developed World Contributor(s): Cabi (Author) |
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ISBN: 0851992234 ISBN-13: 9780851992235 Publisher: Cabi OUR PRICE: $179.22 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 1998 Annotation: This book provides both an overview and detailed case studies of ecotourism in a wide range of countries. It begins with three introductory chapters which provide an economic and geographic context for ecotourism in the developing world. These are followed by studies of ecotourism in Costa Rica, Kenya, Nepal, Thailand, and the Caribbean and South Pacific. The final chapter discusses common themes and patterns in the studies and relates these to strategies for the future. This book is ideal reading for lecturers, advanced students and researchers in tourism. It will also be valuable to other tourism industry staff, geographers, development economists and government and regional policy makers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Ecology - Business & Economics | Industries - Hospitality, Travel & Tourism - Travel |
| Dewey: 338.479 |
| LCCN: 97044405 |
| Series: Cab International Publication |
| Physical Information: 0.87" H x 6.37" W x 9.55" (1.27 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Developing World |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book provides both an overview and detailed case studies of ecotourism in a wide range of countries. It begins with three introductory chapters which provide an economic and geographic context for ecotourism in the developing world. These are followed by studies of ecotourism in Costa Rica, Kenya, Nepal, Thailand, and the Caribbean and South Pacific. The final chapter discusses common themes and patterns in the studies and relates these to strategies for the future. This book is ideal reading for lecturers, advanced students and researchers in tourism. It will also be valuable to other tourism industry staff, geographers, development economists and government and regional policy makers. |