New Book Available
Prospects for Polar Tourism
Edited by J.M. Snyder, Strategic Studies Inc, USA and B. Stonehouse,
Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge University, UK
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 978-184593-247-3
Price: US$120
For further information and to order the book, please go to:
http://www.cabi.org/bk_BookDisplay.asp?PID=2022
"Prospects for Polar Tourism," a new book for researchers in tourism,
ecology, and environmental studies and those involved in developing
sustainable tourism in the polar regions, is now available from CABI, a
non-profit, intergovernmental organization that provides information and
applies scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the
environment.
The political significance, scientific interest, and outstanding natural
beauty of the cold, exotic polar regions are enticing more and more
curious travellers to venture to these remote locations in search of
unique experiences and recreational activities. Significant improvements
in transport technology have made isolated places more accessible, and
tourists now overwhelmingly outnumber residents in most polar
destinations. This book examines polar tourism in its environmental,
economic, and cultural settings and explores the potential for growth as
well as essential management for sustainability.
Contents include:
- The Growing Significance of Polar Tourism, J. Snyder and B. Stonehouse
- Pioneers of Polar Tourism and Their Legacy, J. Snyder
- Polar Tourism in Changing Environments, B. Stonehouse and J. Snyder
- The Polar Tourism Markets, J. Snyder
- Tourism in Rural Alaska, H. Huntingdon, USA; M. Freeman, Alaska
Department of Fish and Game, USA; B. Lucey, Yakutat Salmon Board, USA;
G. Spearman, Simon Paneak Memorial Museum, US; and A. Whiting, USA
- Development of Tourism in Arctic Canada, M. Robbins, Canada
- The Economic Role of Arctic Tourism, J. Snyder
- Gateway Ports in the Development of Antarctic Tourism, E. Bertram,
University of London, UK; S. Muir, University of Tasmania, Australia;
and B. Stonehouse
- Antarctic Shipborne Tourism: An Expanding Industry, E. Bertram
- Antarctic Adventure Tourism and Private Expeditions, M. Lamers; J.H.
Stel and B. Amelung, all Maastricht University, The Netherlands
- Antarctic Scenic Overflights, T. Bauer, Hong Kong Polytechnic
University
- Antarctic Tourism: What are the Limits? D. Landau, IAATO and J.
Spettoesser, USA
- Antarctic Tourism Research: The First Half-Century, B. Stonehouse and
K. Crosbie, UK
- Managing Polar Tourism: Issues and Approaches, J. Snyder
- Tourism in South Georgia: A Case for Multiple Resource Management, J.
Snyder and B. Stonehouse
- Tourism Management on the Southern Oceanic Islands, P. Tracey,
Government Antarctic Division, Australia
For further information and to order the book, please go to:
http://www.cabi.org/bk_BookDisplay.asp?PID=2022