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Tourism and Development in the Himalaya: Social, Environmental, and Economic Forces
Tourism and Development in the Himalaya: Social, Environmental, and Economic Forces
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The Himalaya is a unique region with diverse landscapes,climates,and biotic systems, making it an attractive region for tourism. This book examines tourism and development in the Himalaya region, exploring its sociocultural, environmental, and economic dimensions. It emphasizes sustainable development and interdisciplinary perspectives on nature, society, economic development, poverty, justice, health, social and environmental vulnerability, faith and culture, Indigenous rights, women, conflict, heritage, and living culture.
Format: Hardback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 29 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
The Himalaya, a remarkable mountain range, stands apart from other orographic regions globally. Its unique characteristics make it a treasure trove of ecological, climatic, cultural, spiritual, and economic significance. The diverse landscapes, climates, and biotic systems of the Himalaya captivate visitors, making it an incredibly attractive destination for tourism. This book delves into the examination of tourism and development within the Himalayan region, exploring its sociocultural, environmental, and economic dimensions.
Contributors to this work approach Himalayan issues from a holistic perspective, highlighting the region's distinctiveness while also recognizing the similarities it shares with other montane, developing parts of the world. With a focus on sustainable development, the book offers interdisciplinary insights into nature, society, economic growth, poverty, justice, health, social and environmental vulnerability, faith and culture, Indigenous rights, women, conflict, heritage, and living culture.
Many contributors to this book hail from the Himalayan region or have extensive experience working there, bringing a wealth of native and insider perspectives to the table. This work serves as a valuable resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, research and teaching scholars, policy makers, practitioners, and anyone with an interest in the Himalaya and its remarkable potential for tourism and development, as well as the challenges it faces.
Weight: 790g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367466275
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