The late Clem Tisdell, formerly Professor Emeritus, School of Economics, The University of Queensland, Australia

'. . . the book presents a compendium of experience drawn from several continents, including the island states and, in contrast to other tourism books, emphasizes the economic aspects in a very simple and practical manner with many pointers for policymakers, economic planners, environment managers, and so on.'

• Contents: Preface Part I: An Overview Part II: Tourism and the Environment: Market and Political Failures and Public Economics Part III: Tourism in Development and in Less Developed Areas: Mainly Case Studies Part IV: Tourism/Recreational Use of Natural Areas and Wildlife: Issues in Environmental Conservation Index

The late Clem Tisdell, formerly Professor Emeritus, School of Economics, The University of Queensland, Australia

'. . . the book presents a compendium of experience drawn from several continents, including the island states and, in contrast to other tourism books, emphasizes the economic aspects in a very simple and practical manner with many pointers for policymakers, economic planners, environment managers, and so on.'

• Contents: Preface Part I: An Overview Part II: Tourism and the Environment: Market and Political Failures and Public Economics Part III: Tourism in Development and in Less Developed Areas: Mainly Case Studies Part IV: Tourism/Recreational Use of Natural Areas and Wildlife: Issues in Environmental Conservation Index