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" Geotourism / "
edited by Ross K. Dowling and David Newsome.
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BL
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965980
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b720350
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| Title & Author
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Geotourism /\ edited by Ross K. Dowling and David Newsome.
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| Publication Statement
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Oxford ;Burlington, MA :: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann,, 2006.
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1 online resource (xxviii, 260 pages) :: illustrations
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0080455336
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: 0750662158
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: 1136400958
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: 1280638877
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: 661063887X
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: 9780080455334
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: 9780750662154
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: 9781136400957
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: 9781280638879
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: 9786610638871
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0750662158
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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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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| Abstract
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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.
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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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Ecotourism.
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BUSINESS ECONOMICS-- Industries-- Hospitality, Travel Tourism.
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Ecotourism.
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| Dewey Classification
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338.4/791
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G156.5.E26G46 2006eb
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Dowling, Ross Kingston.
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Newsome, David,1951-
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