Environment, resources and sustainable tourism : Goa as a case study / Ashoka G. Dessai.
Dessai, Ashoka G., 1949- author.
2023
G156.5.S87
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Title Environment, resources and sustainable tourism : Goa as a case study / Ashoka G. Dessai.
Author Dessai, Ashoka G., 1949- author.
ISBN 9789819918430 (electronic bk.)
981991843X (electronic bk.)
9789819918423
9819918421
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1843-0
Published Singapore : Springer, 2023.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xxiii, 234 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Item Number 10.1007/978-981-99-1843-0 doi
Call Number G156.5.S87
Dewey Decimal Classification 338.4/791
Summary This book suggests sustainable economy from the viewpoint of tourism fostering low carbon footprint. Focussed on conserving heritage, culture and endemic biota of a crucial biodiversity hotspot of the world, the book discusses the impact of a large population, fast-paced development and excessive consumption of earth resources by tourism in a developing economy. The book (i) assesses the impact of overexploitation of earth resources on environmental components such as air, water, land and people, (ii) examines the sustainability of tourism on the physical, economic and socio-cultural environment including human lifestyles, (iii) presents the potential of tourism in promoting sustainable development, poverty alleviation and conservation of nature and (iv) formulates recommendations for tourism, fostering sustainable development in Goa, India. The book offers students, researchers, academics and professionals a comprehensive discourse integrating geological and societal perspectives on core issues. It generates critical thinking on the complex issue of sustainable tourism by providing in-depth perspective on peoples of different hues and their role in safeguarding the future of this unique region.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Source of Description Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed June 1, 2023).
Series Advances in geographical and environmental sciences, 2198-3550
Available in Other Form Print version: 9789819918423
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