Fennell, David A. 1963- creator author. text bibliography enk 2020 Fifth edition. monographic eng

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x, 382 pages ; 25 cm. "The new edition focuses on economic, social and ecological inconsistencies that continue to plague ecotourism in theory and practice, and examines the sector in reference to other related forms of tourism, impacts, conservation, sustainability, education and interpretation, policy and governance, and the ethical imperative of ecotourism. An essential reference for those interested in ecotourism, the book is accessible to students, but retains the depth required for use by researchers and practitioners in the field. It book will be of interest to students across a range of disciplines including geography, economics, business, ethics, biology, and environmental studies"-- Part I: The essence of ecotourism -- The nature of ecotourism -- The ecotourist -- Part II: Core criteria used to define ecotourism -- Nature- based -- Sustainability 1: local participation and benefits -- Sustainability 2: conservation -- Learning -- The moral imperative -- Part III: Topics and issues important to ecotourism -- Socio-cultural and ecological impacts of ecotourism -- Economic impacts and marketing of ecotourism -- Development, governance and policy -- Programme planning -- Conclusion. David A. Fennell. Includes bibliographical references and index. Ecotourism G156.5.E26 F465 2020 338.4791 F362e Fennell, David A., Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2020. Fifth edition. (DLC) 2019049111 9780367364601 2019049110 DLC 191024 20250508160530.0 21267933 eng