The principles of geotourism /

The principles of geotourism /

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Author / Creator:Chen, Anze, author.
Imprint:Heidelberg [Germany] : Springer ; Beijing [China] : Science Press, [2015]
Description:1 online resource.
Language:English
Series:Springer geography
Springer geography.
Subject:
Geotourism.
Geotourism.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11093766
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Other authors / contributors:Lu, Yunting, author.
Ng, Young C. Y., author.
ISBN:9783662466971
366246697X
3662466961
9783662466964
9783662466964
Digital file characteristics:text file PDF
Notes:Includes bibliographical references.
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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.
Other form:Printed edition: 9783662466964
Standard no.:10.1007/978-3-662-46697-1
Table of Contents:
  • Research Objects, Tasks and Historical Development of Tourism
  • Role of Tourism Earthscience in Tourism Development
  • Basic Formation Conditions of Natural Tourism Resources
  • Earthscientific Formation Conditions of Cultural Tourism Resources
  • Earthscientific Characteristics of Tourism Resources
  • Principles of Aesthetic Appreciation of Sceneries
  • Survey and Evaluation of Tourism Resources
  • Tourism Development Planning
  • Protection of Tourism Resources and Tourism Environments
  • Geopark
  • Prospects of Tourism Earthscience.

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