The encyclopedia of ecotourism [electronic resource] / edited by David B. Weaver.

Section 1. Introduction to ecotourism / D. B. Weaver
Principles of ecotourism / R.K. Blamey
Types of ecotourism / M.B. Orams
Ecotourists: not a homogeneous market segment / P.A. Wight
Global growth and magnitude of ecotourism / D.E. Hawkins and K. Lamoureux
Ecotourism in the context of other tourism types / D. B. Weaver


Section 2. A regional survey by continent / E. Cater
Kenya and South Africa / P.U.C. Dieke
Anglo-America / D.A. Fennell
Asia / A.A. Lew
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific) / R.K. Dowling
Europe / S. Blangy and S. Vautier
Latin America and the Caribbean / D.B. Weaver and R. Schl?uter


Section 3. A regional survey by biome / D.B. Weaver
Rainforests / W. Frost
Mountain ecotourism: creating a sustainable future / P.W. Williams, T.V. Singh and R. Schl?ulter
Polar environments / B. Stonehouse
Islands and coasts / E.A. Halpenny
Deserts, grasslands and savannahs / D.B. Weaver
Marine environments / C. Cater and E. Cater


Section 4. Ecotourism venues / D.B. Weaver
Public protected areas / L. J. Lawton
Privately owned protected areas / J. Langholz and K. Brandon
Modified spaces / L. J. Lawton and D.B. Weaver
Wilderness / W.E. Hammitt and M.C. Symmonds
Indigenous territories / T. Hinch


Section 5. Ecotourism impacts / P.F.J. Eagles
Economic impacts / K.Lindberg
Environmental impacts / R. Buckley
Exploring socio-cultural impacts on local communities / S. Wearing
Developing indicators for destination sustainability / E. Sirakaya, T.B. Jamal and H.S.Choi
Rural development / R.W. Butler


Section 6. Planning, management and institutions / K.F. Backman
Management tools and techniques: an integrated approach to planning / S. Backman, J. Petrick and B.A. Wright
Policy and planning/ D.A. Fennell, R. Buckley and D.B. Weaver
Ecotourism-related organizations / E.A. Halpenny
Ecotourism in the inter-sectoral context / J. Cohen
The place of ecotourism in public policy and planning / S. Parker


Section 7. The Business of ecotourism / B. McKercher
Accommodations / J. Gardner
Tour operators/ B.R. Higgins
Tour guides and interpretation / B. Weiler and S.H. Ham
The business of ecotourism / B. McKercher
The pursuit of excellence: benchmarking, accreditation, best practice and auditing / J.P. Issaverdis


Section 8. Methodologies, research and resources / D.B. Weaver
Methodological approaches used in the literature / K.F. Backman and D.B. Morais
Information sources for planning and management / P.F.J. Eagles
Education and training / N. Lipscombe and R. Thwaites / Areas and needs in ecotourism research / D.A. Fennell
Glossary.