The Big Volcano Ecotourism Bookshop specializes in academic and business publications on ecotourism, sustainable tourism and
other related areas in the hospitality, tourism and travel industry. In association with Amazon. 

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Welcome to the Big Volcano Ecotourism Bookshop - In association with Amazon. We've re-activated the bookshop and have extensively updated the titles available.  You'll find most of our originally selected pre 1998 Bookshop titles linked below, as well as new titles displayed in pertinent Ecotourism Resource Centre (ERC) categories.  Please note that inclusion does not imply any endorsement or support by Big Volcano, of a given author, title or publisher/seller.

The aim of this bookshop is to provide you with easy purchasing access to a selection from the many academic and business publications available on ecotourism, sustainable tourism, tourism development, tourism management, sustainable ecological development, and other areas as they relate to tourism and travel.  We hope you'll find them useful. (Please note that by using the Amazon.com web site, you are subject to terms and conditions specified by Amazon.)

You will also find links to other Libraries and Bookshops (which may have their own purchasing arrangements) with published articles or forthcoming titles.  So ... put the kettle on and make a cuppa, get comfy, and start browsing, reading and enjoying!

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Original Big Volcano Ecotourism Bookshop

I've culled older titles which are long in the tooth now, and added a couple of new listings, but these below, are pre 1998 editions which may still be useful.  Please note, some titles are also featured on appropriate ERC categories.

Ecotourism Titles

Tourism Management

Other Libraries and Bookshops

These libraries offer online resources for download (Usually in PDF) or have hardcopy available for purchase, specifically in the areas of tourism, hospitality, environment and sustainability.

  • United Nations Publications and Bookshop updatedLinks to the UN bookshop, mailorder and online publication sales, publications available online and database for all things United Nations.
  • Welcome to UNWTO Publications updated"UNWTO studies, reports and guidelines are the outcome of the broad span of activities the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is carrying out throughout the year. Most of the studies and reports produced can also be purchased as publications.   Two systems enable you to purchase UNWTO publications: The UNWTO Infoshop is the right way to start if you are interested in printed versions of our publications. The UNWTOelibrary is the international portal that connects academic researchers, students and tourism professionals to the enormous knowledge and information produced by UNWTO."
  • Co-Operative Research Centre (CRC) Bookshop updated "The Sustainable Tourism CRC (STCRC) BOOKSHOP holds research resources covering sustainability in travel and tourism in Australia. Titles are available as downloadable files or paperbacks covering significant research areas including Destination Management, Wildlife Tourism, Environmental Systems, Economic Models, Protected Area Management. Most listings include a free fact sheet and simply click on the title to access table of contents, file size, ISBN details."
  • Department of the Environment and Heritage library (Australia) updated"Most of our publications are only available online. To read a publication, click on the title of the publication. Publications which are available in print have the link (order printed copy) beside the publication title. To order a printed copy of the publication click on this link and complete the online order form."  Most publications are available free in html and PDF.  Extensive reports, papers, books, kits, brochures, posters and fact-sheets.  You'll be here for hours!
  • Department of Tourism, University of Otago updatedUseful free electronic and hard copy publication to be found under >Research>Publications
  • EarthPrint new listing"was launched in 1999 as the official online bookshop of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Since then, other prominent international organizations have joined this initiative to provide a central location where authoritative environmental publications are available." Includes subjects from environment, tourism and sustainable development through to urban development, ozone, agriculture and trade.
  • Earthscan | James & James updated " is one of the leading publishers in Sustainable Development. Our authoritative books, magazines and journals provide a valuable reference for our readers, subscribers and customers."
  • Island Press "Island Press was established in 1984 to meet the need for reliable, peer reviewed information to help solve environmental problems. We identify innovative thinkers and emerging trends in the environmental field. We work with world-renowned experts and aspiring authors to develop cross-disciplinary solutions to environmental challenges. Then we make sure this information is communicated effectively to the widest possible audience – via our books, electronic media, and outreach to scientists, policymakers, the news media, and the general public".
  • Looksmart - Find Articles - News and Society = Ecotourism updatedAn excellent service from Looksmart, providing access to articles from magazines worldwide.   Presents a brief excerpt linked to full article, with source, author and date of publication shown, where available.  You can also sort your search by date, relevance, publication name and article length.  If you want more ecotourism related stories, just select "all articles" in the search box, top right of the page and click the "look" (search) button.
  • NSP - New Society Publishers new listing"... mission is to publish books that contribute in fundamental ways to building an ecologically sustainable and just society, and to do so with the least possible impact on the environment, in a manner that models this vision. ... the activist publisher focused on solutions and social change. Our Books are tools to Build a New Society. They help you to know the talk, and walk the talk."  North American orientated publisher, titles described with PDF TOC and Preface/excerpt available. An excellent links directory to "resources [which provide] ideas and tools to achieve a much smaller "footprint" on the planet", is also available.
  • Panos Institute updated"The ... principle aims of the Panos Institute [are] to illuminate and provide insights from developing countries into issues facing us globally; and to stimulate informed, enlightened discussion around such issues." Information and communication for sustainable development. Books available for purchase, and extensive Reports and Briefings available (in PDF) for download and hardcopy purchase.
  • Queensland EcoTourism new listingLot's of valuable info. for free (most in PDF only) hard copy purchase, including case studies, self help kits, best practice guides and links to other resources, suitable for intending and established tourism and hospitality operators, students and academics.   QLD is nothing if not focused!

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