Facing the wild: ecotourism, conservation and animal encounters
Auteur :
Bulbeck, Chilla
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781844071388
Date de publication :
1 déc. 2004
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
498 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
An examination of why people seek out animals in their natural environment, what the desire for this experience tells us about the meanings of animals, nature, authenticity and wilderness in industrialized societies, and whether visitors change their environmental perspectives and behaviour, as the custodians of wildlife parks would like them to.