**This title was originally published in 2007. The version published in 2012 is a PB reprint of the original HB**The protection of natural resources and biodiversity through protected areas is increasingly based on ecological principles. Simultaneously the concept of ecosystem-based management has become broadly accepted and implemented over the last two decades. However; this period has also seen unprecedented rapid global social and ecological change; which has weakened many protection efforts. These changes have created an awareness of opportunities for innovative approaches to managing protected areas and of the need to integrate social and economic concerns with ecological elements in protected areas and parks management. A rare collection of articles that fuses academic theory; critique of practice and practical knowledge; Transforming Parks and Protected Areas analyzes and critiques these theories; practices; and philosophies; looking in-detail at the emerging issues in the design and operation of parks and protected areas. Addressing critical dynamics and current practices in parks and protected areas management; the excellent volume goes well beyond simple managerial solutions and descriptions of standard practice.With contributions from leading academics and practitioners; this book will be of value to all those working within ecology; natural resources; conservation and parks management as well as students and academics across the environmental sciences and land use management.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Photos!By Cinema Un-VeriteI bought this for the Kindle. The photos work well with the Kindle. You are able to zoom in on the photos and the picture quality is generally very good.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great Pictures; So-So HistoryBy Brian BattuelloI recently visited Weeki Wachee Springs for the first time and was fascinated by the springs; the gardens; and of course the mermaid show; which is truly unique and far more than worth the $15 admission. I wanted to learn more about this attraction; so ordered this book. Im giving it a four-star rating because it is clearly a labor of love by a former mermaid. It has many hundreds of photos from the beginning of the springs to around 2005. Unfortunately; the book is heavy on pictures and very light on actual history and recent events. You can pretty much put together the story from the pictures; but it has little information on why the springs were sold to CBS; what they did (and hoped to do) with the attraction; and why they ended up selling it. And the book ends just before the springs became a state park; which is one of the best parts of the springs story.There is only one other book about the springs; which is a more artsy coffee-table book done by an underwater photographer. I havent read that book; but from the reviews it looks like it is also light on park history. If you want more info about the park; I wouldnt hesitate to buy this book just for the pictures; and combine it with the Wikipedia page for more details.Most of all; make every effort to get to the springs and see the mermaid show. It is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you go; time your visit to see both shows; they are very different and well worth it. And go into the theater early to get good seats; the closer the better!
