Transboundary Policy Challenges in the Pacific Border Regions of North America

Transboundary Policy Challenges in the Pacific Border Regions of North America
Author: Donald K. Alper
Publisher: University of Calgary Press
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2008
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1552382230

"Transboundary Policy Challenges" responds to a growing interest in borderlands environmental policy by highlighting significant transboundary research and practices being undertaken within and across the Pacific border regions of North America. Growing concern about the seriousness of environmental problems, particularly in high-growth border areas, coupled with the rising awareness of the complexities entailed in wise development decisions, has spurred recognition that new realities require new responses. Critical for effective environmental protection, restoration, and education is a sharing of understanding and effort across borders. "Transboundary Policy Challenges" advances transborder environmental research and discusses sensible policy directions with particular focus on critical areas of international concern and engagement: land and water use planning; regional growth management; trade and transportation corridors; environmental education; and travel and tourism. Contributors to the volume represent a range of disciplines, as well as institutions in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Tourism and the Economy

Tourism and the Economy
Author: James Mak
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2003-10-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0824844777

Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Many countries see it as a passport to their economic development; others express concern that uncontrolled tourism may overwhelm their natural, cultural, social, and physical resources. The question of how best to harness tourism for the good of host communities is increasingly debated and forms the basis of this book. Written in a highly accessible style for a general audience as well as professionals, it applies an economic way of thinking to tourism to help readers gain a better understanding of this dynamic and fascinating global industry.

Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications

Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
Author: United States. Superintendent of Documents
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1400
Release: 1979-11
Genre: Government publications
ISBN:

February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index

Playing Off the Ports: BC and the Cruise Tourism Industry

Playing Off the Ports: BC and the Cruise Tourism Industry
Author: Ross A. Klein
Publisher: Canadian Centre Policy Alternatives
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2005
Genre: Cruise lines
ISBN: 0886274184

Introduction: BC and the Cru ... ; Avoiding Divide and Conquer: ... ; BC's Strong Bargaining Position; Taxation of the Industry; Environmental Protectio; Maximizing BC's Share of Cru ... ; Rethinking Cruise Tourism; Recommendations; Note.