In the Footsteps of Darwin: Geoheritage, Geotourism and Conservation in the Galapagos Islands (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)

This book provides the first-ever overview of and guide to the geological setting and related features of the famous, volcanically active Galapagos Islands, as well as an in-depth analysis of the setting's relationship to the region's unique and iconic ecology, and its conservation. Further, it provides an introduction to human settlement and activity on the islands, including the transition from subsistence to a fishing economy and more recently tourism, all in the context of increasingly restrictive conservation regulations. Importantly, the book also explores the development of the concept and practice of sustainable development across the islands as a framework for future economic development, pursuing an approach that reconciles the needs of the resident population with conservation of this fragile environment. The book is intended for a broad readership, from those engaged in geological and ecological studies, college and university educators and conservation practitioners, to more general visitors to the islands.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism
Release date:	February 2019
First published:	2019
Authors:	Daniel Kelley • Kevin Page • Diego Quiroga • Raul Salazar
Dimensions:	279 x 210mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	183
Edition:	1st ed. 2019
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-005914-9
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Management of land & natural resources Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Service industries > General Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Geology & the lithosphere > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Applied ecology > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Conservation of the environment > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental economics > Sustainability
LSN:	3-03-005914-6
Barcode:	9783030059149

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!