Encyclopedia of Ecotourism

Name: Encyclopedia of Ecotourism
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ISBN: 9780851993683

ISBN-10: 0851993680

ISBN-13: 9780851993683

Edition: 2001

Authors: David B. Weaver

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This volume provides an expert, state-of-the-art and comprehensive knowledge base of the rapidly growing global ecotourism sector. It is divided into eight major sections, and contains 41 chapters, individually authored by international researchers and practitioners in ecotourism. Each chapter combines theory and practice in a complimentary way. The scope of the encyclopedia includes definitions and other contextual material, regional perspectives, venues, impacts, planning and management considerations, and issues associated with ecotourism businesses, research and training.

Book details

List price: $240.00
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: CABI
Publication date: 3/29/2001
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 688
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.75" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 3.630
Language: English



Contributors


Preface



Introduction to Ecotourism




Principles of Ecotourism




Types of Ecotourism




Ecotourists: Not a Homogeneous Market Segment




Global Growth and Magnitude of Ecotourism




Ecotourism in the Context of Other Tourism Types




A Regional Survey by Continent




Kenya and South Africa




Anglo-America




Asia




Oceania (Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific)




Europe




Latin America and the Caribbean




A Regional Survey by Biome




Rainforests




Mountain Ecotourism: Creating a Sustainable Future




Polar Environments




Islands and Coasts




Deserts, Grasslands and Savannahs




Marine Environments




Ecotourism Venues




Public Protected Areas




Privately Owned Protected Areas




Modified Spaces




Wilderness




Indigenous Territories




Ecotourism Impacts




Economic Impacts




Environmental Impacts




Exploring Socio-cultural Impacts on Local Communities




Developing Indicators for Destination Sustainability




Rural Development




Planning, Management and Institutions




Management Tools and Techniques: an Integrated Approach to Planning




Policy and Planning




Ecotourism-related Organizations




Ecotourism in the Inter-sectoral Context




The Place of Ecotourism in Public Policy and Planning




The Business of Ecotourism




Accommodations




Tour Operators




Tour Guides and Interpretation




The Business of Ecotourism




The Pursuit of Excellence: Benchmarking, Accreditation, Best Practice and Auditing




Methodologies, Research and Resources




Methodological Approaches Used in the Literature




Information Sources for Planning and Management




Education and Training




Areas and Needs in Ecotourism Research



Glossary


Index