Description:
Island societies face a series of threats from severe depopulation to ecological degradation caused by tourism. This volume examines the options for conserving the natural and cultural beauty of Pacific Rim islands from the Galápagos to Okinawa and Taiwan.
Review Quotes:
From the reviews:
"The book highlights the interplay of conservation and development in or associated with island biosphere reserves across the Asia-Pacific Region. ... For those who teach, this slim volume could be very valuable throughout a whole semester to invoke a broad range of ... viewpoints and methods related to island studies and environmental sciences. ... This is a volume that demands to be savoured for its gigantic scope as well as its grounded practicality derived from the local examples cited, making it well worth the read." (Kathleen Stuart, Island Studies Journal, Vol. 7 (1), 2012)
"This is the first volume in the Global Environmental Studies Book series under the aegis of the Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (RIHN), Kyoto, Japan. ... A focus on islands in the Asia-Pacific region highlights both the specific nature of these ecosystems and commonalities with large continental settings. ... the book should appeal to those who wish to learn more about the challenges and opportunities of development and conservation in the region." (Frank R. Thomas, Asia Pacific Viewpoint, Vol. 53 (2), August, 2012)