Political Ecology and Tourism (Routledge Studies in Political Ecology)

Book Details:

• Author: Nepal, Sanjay
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Edition: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of Pages: 278
• Release Date: 12-02-2018
• Languages: English
• Package Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches

About the Book:

"Political ecology explores the intricate connections between the social and the natural world, arguing that social and environmental conditions are deeply intertwined. This book applies political ecology to tourism, addressing how the material state of nature results from political processes and how the very construction and understanding of nature are shaped by political forces. Despite its relevance, very few tourism scholars have employed political ecology to examine tourism-centric natural resource management issues.

Edited by Sanjay Nepal and featuring a foreword by Piers Blaikie, this book brings together experts to explore the global application of political ecology in tourism. It delves into the issues of power, ownership, and policies that drive tourism development decisions, highlighting the complex relationships between various tourism stakeholders, including indigenous communities, and the potential conflicts and compromises they face.

The book is divided into 15 contributions, organized around four key themes: communities and livelihoods; class, representation, and power; dispossession and displacement; and environmental justice and community empowerment. This groundbreaking work is an essential read for students and scholars of tourism, geography, anthropology, sociology, environmental studies, and natural resources management, offering fresh perspectives on the dynamics of tourism and its impact on the natural environment."