| Ecotourism: Principles and Practices Contributor(s): Buckley, Ralf C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1845934571 ISBN-13: 9781845934576 Publisher: Cabi OUR PRICE: $55.72 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2009 Annotation: Ecotourism is a useful concept, but not a very well defined one; it has been debated in theory and attempted in practice for nearly two decades. Its key goal is to reduce the net environmental impact of the tourism industry, via mechanisms including minimal impact management measures, education, community involvement, private conservation, contributions to public protected areas, expansion of ecotourism enterprises and mainstreaming of ecotourism principles. Focusing on fundamental ecotourism concepts, this broad-based textbook provides a basis for studies into environment-based tourism. It covers key topics such as the management, economics and potential environmental impacts both positive and negative of this popular and growing sector. Written for tourism students and an ideal resource for undergraduate courses, Ecotourism: Principles and Practices will also interest industry practitioners and researchers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Special Interest - Ecotourism - Business & Economics | Industries - Hospitality, Travel & Tourism - Science | Life Sciences - Botany |
| Dewey: 910.68 |
| LCCN: 2008015475 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7.4" W x 9.4" (2.00 lbs) 384 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ecotourism is a useful concept, but not a very well defined one; it has been debated in theory and attempted in practice for nearly two decades. Its key goal is to reduce the net environmental impact of the tourism industry, via mechanisms including minimal impact management measures, education, community involvement, private conservation, contributions to public protected areas, expansion of ecotourism enterprises and mainstreaming of ecotourism principles. Focusing on fundamental ecotourism concepts, this broad-based textbook provides a basis for studies into environment-based tourism. It covers key topics such as the management, economics and potential environmental impacts both positive and negative of this popular and growing sector. Written for tourism students and an ideal resource for undergraduate courses, Ecotourism: Principles and Practices will also interest industry practitioners and researchers. |
Contributor Bio(s): Buckley, Ralf C.: - Ralf C. Buckley |