Island futures :
Godfrey Baldacchino, Daniel Niles, editors.
Island futures :
نویسنده
Godfrey Baldacchino, Daniel Niles, editors.نسخه 1
9784431539889
فهرست
شناسنامه
عنوان و نام پدیدآور
Island futures : / Godfrey Baldacchino, Daniel Niles, editors.مشخصات نشر
توکیو New York : : Springer,، 2011ممشخصات ظاهری
xvii, 183 p. ;؛ 25 cm.؛ ill., maps ;.موضوع
Island ecologyPacific Area
Environmental management
Pacific Area
Sustainable development
Pacific Area
Environmental sciences
Pacific Area
Geography
Pacific Area
فروست
(Global environmental studies.؛ )شناسه های افزوده
Niles, Daniel.، نویسنده .
Baldacchino, Godfrey.، نویسنده .
Baldacchino, Godfrey.، نویسنده .
زبان
انگلیسیشماره بازیابی
کنگره:
دیویی: 2091823577.5
Includes bibliographical references and index..
Many island societies now face the challenges of severe depopulation and loss of indigenous culture. In some cases, where the value of indigenous knowledge, nature and culture is widely recognized - as in the case of islands that are designated as, or have, Biosphere Reserves or World Heritage Sites - these challenges may be overcome. Even with such protections local cultures are often displaced by excessive tourist visitations, and the resulting ecosystem degradation and cultural commoditization. How best to manage and conserve the natural and cultural beauty, identity and diversity of island--.
Many island societies now face the challenges of severe depopulation and loss of indigenous culture. In some cases, where the value of indigenous knowledge, nature and culture is widely recognized - as in the case of islands that are designated as, or have, Biosphere Reserves or World Heritage Sites - these challenges may be overcome. Even with such protections local cultures are often displaced by excessive tourist visitations, and the resulting ecosystem degradation and cultural commoditization. How best to manage and conserve the natural and cultural beauty, identity and diversity of island--.
