The Encyclopedia of Ecotourism

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0851993680
• ISBN13: 9780851993683
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 688 Pages
• Weight: 3.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 1.5" x 7.0"