ABSTRACT
Here is an engaging overview of the development of, definition of, and approach to modern geotourism, a growing movement to help sustain and showcase the distinctive geographical characteristics of many places around the world. This volume provides a clear conceptual framework with illustrative examples from all corners of the world to better understand abiotic nature-based tourism. The volume looks at the establishment and effective management of the over 140 UNESCO geoparks around the world and other travel and tourism destinations of interest for their significant historical, cultural, and frequently stunning physical attributes. With studies from a selection of geotourist areas, the volume explores urban geotourism, mining heritage, geomorphological landforms, geoheritage (based on cultural and historical interest), roadside geology of the U. S., community engagement and volunteer management programs, and much more. There is even a chapter on space and celestial geotourism.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|144 pages
Geotourism Concepts in the 21St Century
part II|82 pages
Geoassessments: Geoheritage Assessments for Geotourism
part III|127 pages
Geointerpretation: Interpreting Geological and Mining Heritage
chapter Chapter 12|26 pages
Evolving Geological Interpretation Writings about a Well-Traveled Part of California, 1878–2016
chapter Chapter 13|29 pages
Commercially Successful Books for Place-Based Geology: Roadside Geology Covers the US
part IV|91 pages
Geoparks and Community Developments: A Base for Geotourism Promotion
chapter Chapter 17|25 pages
Geotourism Development in Latin American UNESCO Global Geoparks: Brazil, Uruguay, Mexico, and Peru
part V|106 pages
Globalization and the Future of Geological Attraction Destinations