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Other authors / contributors: | Lu, Yunting, author.
Ng, Young C. Y., author.
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ISBN: | 9783662466971 366246697X 3662466961 9783662466964 9783662466964
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Digital file characteristics: | text file PDF
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Notes: | Includes bibliographical references. Vendor-supplied metadata.
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Summary: | The book introduces tourism earth-science as a new scientific discipline by applying the principles of earth-science in the study of natural and human tourism resources. It involves studying the geo-scientific characteristics of these tourism resources through surveys, evaluation and aesthetic value assessment. It also discusses about the principles behind geopark establishment and management. It is an important publication providing direction for geopark and tourism developments in China. The book is a tool for geological heritage survey, assessment and research. It can also be used to assist planning of geopark, national parks, heritage protection and scientific interpretation. It is a valuable teaching material for teachers and students of geoscience and tourism as well as providing useful guidance for geopark managers and tour guides in their operation. In addition, the book also offers scientific knowledge of the surrounding natural and cultural landscapes to the public and the general visitors.
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Other form: | Printed edition: 9783662466964
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Standard no.: | 10.1007/978-3-662-46697-1
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