Ross K. Dowling & David Newsome 
Geotourism [PDF ebook] 
The tourism of geology and landscape

The subject of geotourism is growing rapidly with travel to and appreciation of natural landscapes and geological phenomena continuing to grow as a niche area of the global tourism industry. Geotourism: the tourism of geology and landscape is a compilation of first class international research which provides insight into the many facets of this emerging subject, and comprehensively explores the nexus between landscape, geological phenomena and tourism. Covering information on landscape appreciation, geoheritage, management, interpretation, education and the future of geotourism, it sets the scene and provides a clear definition of geotourism as well as information on its characteristics. Comprehensively explores the nexus between landscape, geological phenomena and tourism; Provides better understanding of geology through tourism and sets an agenda for the future; Contains international insights and opinions on the management of geotourism: how it might be promoted, how to present it to the visitor, risk management and the vital issue sustainability. With contributions for a team of international researchers, specialists, practitioners and protected area managers, Geotourism: the tourism of geology and landscape contains examples of geotourism concepts, development and practice from around the world. Geotourism: the tourism of geology and landscape is part of a two volume set. Its companion volume Global Geotourism Perspectives brings together a range of case studies of geotourism from a number of countries including Australia, Brazil, China, Greece, Malaysia, Mauritius, New Zealand, Oman, South Africa and the USA. Taken together, the two books propel the subject to another level and provide an informed platform on which to build the future of geotourism. Essential reading for all students, researchers, practitioners involved in the emerging and growing field of geotourism.