The encyclopedia of ecotourism /

This encyclopedia provides an expert and comprehensive knowledge base of the global ecotourism sector. It is divided into 8 major sections, and contains 41 chapters, individually authored by internationally recognized researchers and practitioners in ecotourism. Each chapter combines theory and prac...

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Other Authors:	Backman, Kenneth F. (Editor), Cater, Erlet (Editor), Eagles, Paul F. J., 1949- (Editor), McKercher, Bob (Editor), Weaver, David B. (David Bruce) (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : CABI, 2001.
Subjects:	Ecotourism. Agencies and Organizations. Education and Training. Land Resources. Leisure, Recreation and Tourism Economics, (New March 2000) Natural Resource Economics, (New March 2000) Policy and Planning. Rural Development, (New March 2000) Tourism and Travel. Water Resources. Accommodation. Arid lands. Coasts. Deserts. Economic impact. Environmental impact. Forests. Grasslands. Islands. Management. Marine environment. Mountains. Planning. Polar regions. Rain forests. Rural development. Savannas. Social impact. Sustainability. Tour operators. Tourism impact. Tourism organizations. Tourism policy. Tourism research. Tourist industry. Training. Visitor interpretation. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Introduction To Ecotourism / D.B. Weaver
A Regional Survey by Continent / E. Cater
A Regional Survey by Biome / D.B. Weaver
Ecotourism Venues / D.B. Weaver
Ecotourism Impacts / P.F.J. Eagles
Planning, Management and Institutions / K.F. Backman
The Business of Ecotourism / B. McKercher
Methodologies, Research and Resources / D.B. Weaver.