- ISBN: 9780471976806 | 0471976806
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 6/29/1998
This text considers the effects of rural recreation and tourism with special reference to: the economics of rural restructuring; public sector rural policies; imaging and reimaging; the social dynamics of rural change; and sustainability of tourism and recreation in rural areas. It also provides a critical evaluation of the enthusiasm and promotion given to this growth industry by government and private bodies, and examines opportunities and challenges associated with the development and management of tourism in a rural environment