Tourism Consumption and Representation
Tourism Consumption and Representation

Author: Kevin Meethan

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 0851996787

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Drawing on recent theoretical development this book explores the interplay between the production and consumption of tourist space. Focusing on a number of themes such as age, gender, religion and sexual orientation, chapters critically examine how patterns of consumption are negotiated on an individual level.

Whale-watching
Whale-watching

Author: James Higham

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2014-03-27

Total Pages: 425

ISBN-13: 0521195977

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A critical insight into the diverse socio-cultural, political, economic and ecological contexts of the global whale-watching industry.

The Role of Wildlife Icons as Major Tourist Attractions
The Role of Wildlife Icons as Major Tourist Attractions

Author: A. J. Smith

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13:

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This study investigated the issues surrounding iconic wildlife in terms of both visitor perceptions and experiences and also in terms of the economic contribution of visitors to the destination. The methods employed consisted of a literature review and development and distribution of questionnaires to visitors and tour operators and an interview of managers at Monkey Mia, Western Australia and Hervey Bay, Queensland. This publication is also available for free download at www.crctourism.com.au

Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Odontocetes
Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Odontocetes

Author: Bernd Würsig

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-08-02

Total Pages: 508

ISBN-13: 3030166635

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This book concentrates on the marine mammalian group of Odontocetes, the toothed whales, dolphins, and porpoises. In 23 chapters, a total of 40 authors describe general patterns of ethological concepts of odontocetes in their natural environments, with a strong bent towards behavioral ecology. Examples are given of particularly well-studied species and species groups for which enough data exist, especially from the past 15 years. The aim is to give a modern flavor of present knowledge of ethology and behavior of generally large-brained behaviorally flexible mammals that have evolved quite separately from social mammals on land. As well, the plight of populations and species due to humans is described in multiple chapters, with the goal that an understanding of behavior can help to solve or alleviate at least some human-made problems.