Tourism, disasters and vulnerability
Cunliffe, Scott K. (2007) Tourism, disasters and vulnerability. In: Communities Living With Hazards. Centre for Disaster Studies, James Cook University, James Cook University, pp. 63-81.
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Abstract
[Extract] The main objectives of this chapter are: to describe some of the natural and anthropogenic hazards which have an impact of the tourism industry in tropical coastal areas; and to highlight the importance of vulnerability reduction to assist communities to cope with all potential hazards to their livelihoods. The discussion takes a global view of hazards and vulnerability while pointing out specific aspects of vulnerability and the exposure of tourism destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. The chapter takes a general view of hazards and vulnerability issues related to tourism.
| ID Code: | 19781 |
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| Item Type: | Book Chapter (Non-Commercial) |
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| ISBN: | 978-0-86443-752-5 |
| FoR Codes: | 16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1604 Human Geography > 160404 Urban and Regional Studies (excl Planning) @ 50% 05 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES > 0599 Other Environmental Sciences > 059999 Environmental Sciences not elsewhere classified @ 50% |
| SEO Codes: | 96 ENVIRONMENT > 9602 Atmosphere and Weather > 960203 Weather @ 50% 95 CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING > 9599 Other Cultural Understanding > 959999 Cultural Understanding not elsewhere classified @ 50% |
| Deposited On: | 25 Jun 2012 14:02 |
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