Tourism in National Parks and Protected Areas: (Cabi) [Hardcover]

Paul F J Eagles (Author), Stephen F McCool (Author)

Book Description

Series: Cabi | Publication Date: July 27, 2004

This book describes the state of the art of tourism planning and management in national parks and protected areas. It also provides guidelines for best practice in tourism operations.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I would prescribe it as high-priority additional reading, because of its clarity and strong practical focus."--Journal of Ecotourism

"It is a rich, and sometimes provocative, source of informat ion and ideas on this important aspect of tourism management."--Tourism

"The authors make extensive use of case studies from throughout the world as well as synthesizing the works of leading academics in the field ... There are fourteen chapters of moderate length, each with its own list of references, which is supplemented by suggested further reading sources for certain chapters. The chapters are wide ranging in their scope, as you would expect in any serious examination of the complex issues involved in the subject matter. ... Problems and issues that face parks can be many and various due to the multitude of stakeholders and interest groups, each of whom may hold different values and goals for a park or protected area. ... The book covers comprehensively the major aspects of planning and managing tourism in national parks and protected areas, and as such it should be indispensable to practitioners, academics, as well as students, and interest groups."--Andrew Ralton, Assistant Secretary of ScotWays, the Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society

"The book balances the difficult task of covering a wide array of topics while remaining readable and very useful."--CHOICE

"The book would make an excellent introductory text for students of park, recreation and heritage management courses in universities and colleges. It would also be a useful addition to park and protected area libraries or to anyone interested in the modern management of such areas. This is a good effort by credible authors."--Tourism Management


"The authors make extensive use of case studies from throughout the world as well as synthesizing the works of leading academics in the field ... There are fourteen chapters of moderate length, each with its own list of references, which is supplemented by suggested further reading sources for certain chapters. The chapters are wide ranging in their scope, as you would expect in any serious examination of the complex issues involved in the subject matter. ... Problems and issues that face parks can be many and various due to the multitude of stakeholders and interest groups, each of whom may hold different values and goals for a park or protected area. ... The book covers comprehensively the major aspects of planning and managing tourism in national parks and protected areas, and as such it should be indispensable to practitioners, academics, as well as students, and interest groups." --Andrew Ralton, Assistant Secretary of ScotWays, the Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society

About the Author

P. F. J. Eagles, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo. S. F. McCool, School of Forestry, University of Montana.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: CABI; First edition (July 27, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0851995896
• ISBN-13: 978-0851995892
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,153,614 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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