Description
| Abstract: | This book reviews the theory and practice of tourism and recreation in rural areas in Europe. Including numerous case studies , 9 chapters cover: the changing nature of recreation and tourism provision in rural areas; the emergence of sustainability in the development debate; the different levels of policy influencing recreation and tourism development, and emphasizing the connectedness between local and global processes; the role and influence of the local community in recreation and tourism; changing patterns of tourism consumption; the changing nature of tourism supply; and the processes relating to the convergence of supply and demand. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xix, 231 pages) : illustrations, charts |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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| DOI: | 10.1079/9780851995403.0000 |
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| Access: | Access limited to subscribing institution. |
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