Transboundary Policy Challenges in the Pacific Border Regions of North America

Transboundary Policy Challenges in the Pacific Border Regions of North America

Author: Donald K. Alper

Publisher: University of Calgary Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1552382230

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"Transboundary Policy Challenges" responds to a growing interest in borderlands environmental policy by highlighting significant transboundary research and practices being undertaken within and across the Pacific border regions of North America. Growing concern about the seriousness of environmental problems, particularly in high-growth border areas, coupled with the rising awareness of the complexities entailed in wise development decisions, has spurred recognition that new realities require new responses. Critical for effective environmental protection, restoration, and education is a sharing of understanding and effort across borders. "Transboundary Policy Challenges" advances transborder environmental research and discusses sensible policy directions with particular focus on critical areas of international concern and engagement: land and water use planning; regional growth management; trade and transportation corridors; environmental education; and travel and tourism. Contributors to the volume represent a range of disciplines, as well as institutions in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.


Tourism and the Economy

Tourism and the Economy

Author: James Mak

Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

Published: 2003-10-31

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 0824844777

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Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Many countries see it as a passport to their economic development; others express concern that uncontrolled tourism may overwhelm their natural, cultural, social, and physical resources. The question of how best to harness tourism for the good of host communities is increasingly debated and forms the basis of this book. Written in a highly accessible style for a general audience as well as professionals, it applies an economic way of thinking to tourism to help readers gain a better understanding of this dynamic and fascinating global industry.


Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications

Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications

Author: United States. Superintendent of Documents

Publisher:

Published: 1979-11

Total Pages: 1400

ISBN-13:

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February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index


Port Economics, Management and Policy

Port Economics, Management and Policy

Author: Theo Notteboom

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2022-01-31

Total Pages: 812

ISBN-13: 1000526933

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Port Economics, Management and Policy provides a comprehensive analysis of the contemporary port industry, showing how ports are organized to serve the global economy and support regional and local development. Structured in eight sections plus an introduction and epilog, this textbook examines a wide range of seaport topics, covering maritime shipping and international trade, port terminals, port governance, port competition, port policy and much more. Key features of the book include: Multidisciplinary perspective, drawing on economics, geography, management science and engineering Multisector analysis including containers, bulk, break-bulk and the cruise industry Focus on the latest industry trends, such as supply chain management, automation, digitalization and sustainability Benefitting from the authors’ extensive involvement in shaping the port sector across five continents, this text provides students and scholars with a valuable resource on ports and maritime transport systems. Practitioners and policymakers can also use this as an essential guide towards better port management and governance.


Playing Off the Ports: BC and the Cruise Tourism Industry

Playing Off the Ports: BC and the Cruise Tourism Industry

Author: Ross A. Klein

Publisher: Canadian Centre Policy Alternatives

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 0886274184

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Introduction: BC and the Cru ... ; Avoiding Divide and Conquer: ... ; BC's Strong Bargaining Position; Taxation of the Industry; Environmental Protectio; Maximizing BC's Share of Cru ... ; Rethinking Cruise Tourism; Recommendations; Note.