Wildlife tourism, environmental learning and ethical encounters : ecological and conservation aspects /: ecological and conservation aspects. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Ismar Borges de Lima, Ronda J. Green.
• Editors: Lima, Ismar Borges de; Green, Ronda
• Contents: Preface; Contents; Contributors; 1 Introduction: Wildlife Tourism Management and Phenomena: A Web of Complex Conceptual, Theoretical and Practical Issues; Abstract; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Poor Press: Visitor and Wildlife Interactions in the News; 1.2.1 Cecil the Lion, an Emblematic Killing in Zimbabwe!; 1.2.2 Tigers of a Buddhist Temple in Thailand: A Shadowy Uncovered Case; 1.2.3 But, Not Everything is About Bad News Regarding the Asian Tigers: Indian Tiger Protection Reserves; 1.2.4 The Case of the Cincinnati Zoo: The Killing of Gorilla Harambe. 1.3 A Theoretical and Disciplinary Approach in Human-Animal Encounters: From Anthropozoology (Anthrozoology), Environmental Social Sciences to Human and Political Ecology; 1.4 Wildlife Tourism's Potential for Positive Outcomes; 1.5 Overview of the Chapters in This Volume; References; Wildlife Tourism and Conservation: Conceptual and Practical Issues; 2 A Political Ecology of the Yellow-Eyed Penguin in Southern New Zealand: A Conceptual and Theoretical Approach; Abstract; 2.1 Background; 2.1.1 Long Point and the Yellow-eyed Penguin. 2.1.2 Long Point, and the Yellow-eyed Penguin, Within Political Ecology; 2.1.3 The Yellow-eyed Penguin Within Nature; 2.1.4 The Yellow-eyed Penguin Within Nature/Society/Environment; 2.2 Thematic Integration at Long Point of 'Wildlife Tourism', 'Applied Ecology', and 'Environmental Education and Interpretation': A Political Ecology Approach; 2.2.1 Narratives; 2.2.2 Texts; 2.2.3 The Kinds of New Zealand Texts Characterized by Political Ecology; 2.2.4 The Act of Integration; 2.3 Conclusion; References; 3 Wildlife Tourism and Conservation: The Hidden Vale Project; Abstract; 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 A Short Review on Ecotourism; 3.3 Key Features of Wildlife Tourism; 3.4 Who Are Ecotourists/Wildlife Tourists?; 3.5 Wildlife Tourism Experiences; 3.6 Wildlife Tourism and Conservation; 3.7 Negative Effects of Wildlife Tourism; 3.8 Case Study: The Hidden Vale Project; 3.9 The Hidden Vale UQ Wildlife Centre; 3.10 Linking Conservation and Wildlife Tourism; 3.11 Will Hidden Vale Retreat Visitors Be Interested in Wildlife and Conservation?; References; 4 Birdwatching Tourism Sector in Rwanda: The Need of Self-learning and Self-improving for the Future of Wildlife Tourism Development?; Abstract. 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 The Dutch Bird Watching Market; 4.3 Africa as a Birdwatchers Destination; 4.4 Bird Literature and Field Guide Inventory; 4.5 Who Are the Bird Watching Tourists and What Do They Want?; 4.6 Bird Watching in Rwanda; 4.7 The Future of Birdwatching in Rwanda: Conclusions and Recommendations; References; 5 The Intersections Between Lacustrine Wildlife Tourism and Conservation: Scientific and Educational Opportunities in the Brazilian Southern Lakes; Abstract; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Literature Review; 5.3 Methodology; 5.4 Results; 5.4.1 Lakes and Tourism.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 338.4/759; Environment; Wildlife watching industry -- Environmental aspects; Wildlife-related recreation; Ecotourism; Environmental ethics; Sustainable development; Tourism; Nature Conservation; Science -- Study and teaching; Applied Ecology; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industries -- General; Ecotourism; Environmental ethics; Wildlife-related recreation; Business & Economics -- Industries -- Hospitality, Travel & Tourism; Nature -- Environmental Conservation & Protection; Science -- Study & Teaching; Science -- Life Sciences -- Ecology; Service industries; Conservation of the environment; Teaching of a specific subject; Applied ecology; Science -- Environmental Science; Sustainability; Environment; Sustainable Development; Tourism Management; Nature Conservation; Science Education; Applied Ecology; Electronic books; Electronic book
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319555744
• Related ISBNs: 331955574X; 9783319555737; 3319555731
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed June 21, 2017).
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