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Titolo |
Global geotourism perspectives [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Ross K. Dowling, David Newsome |
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Woodeaton, Oxford, : Goodfellow Publishers Ltd., c2010 |
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ISBN |
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1-282-64300-2 |
9786612643002 |
1-906884-84-6 |
600-00-4049-0 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (264 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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DowlingRoss Kingston |
NewsomeDavid <1951-> |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Contents; 1Geotourism: a Global Activity; 2Australia's Geological Heritage: raising awareness at a national level; 3Active Geothermal and Volcanic Environments as Tourist Destinations; 4Caves and Karst Geotourism in Australia; 5 A Perspective on Rock Climbers, Scramblers and Hill Walkers; 6Geological Attractions for Tourists in Mauritius; 7Geotourism in the Sultanate of Oman; 8Geotourism in Malaysia: Mount Kinabalu, Sabah; 9Geosite Identification as an Element of Promoting Geotourism in a Wildlife Hotspot: the Kruger National Park, South Africa; 10Geotourism and Geoparks in Brazil |
11The Geology of Ireland: providing a catalyst for sustainable tourism development12The Grand Canyon, USA: the experience of managing a world-class geotourism destination; 13Hong Kong Geopark: uncovering the geology of a metropolis; 14Kanawinka, Australia: setting up, marketing and ensuring the future of a large geopark; 15Geotourism in Greece: A case study of the Lesvos Petrified Forest Geopark; 16Geotourism: Opportunity and Tourism Significance |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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An outstanding collection of international case studies that provide insight into and suggest best practice for issues such as conservation, |
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risk management, education, marketing, interpretation and technology of actual and developing geotourism sites. |
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