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A comprehensive and realistic look at integrating sustainability into tourism.It adopts a systems-perspective and combines theoretical and applied knowledge with a scaffolded learning approach to take a comprehensive look at practical management tools, certifications and innovation to implementing sustainable tourism.

Offers an insightful account of becoming and being a feminist. Specifically, the study focuses on Australian women from the ages of 18-35 and offers a new understanding of feminist identity in a globalised world. Hercus from James Cook University of Northern Queensland.

Integrates empirical and theoretical knowledge concerning child sexual abuse with developments in evidence-based crime and child maltreatment prevention, leading to ideas about understanding and preventing child sexual abuse. This book is suitable for those with interests in this field.

Presents an investigation of a variety of 'magical' practices with a focused study in the late antique Syria and Palestine. This book examines a myriad of magical activities such as: curses, spells and amulets; accusations related to chariot races, love and livelihood; methods involved in protection, healing, possession and exorcism; and more.

This book provides a detailed examination of judicial decision-making in Japanese cases involving sexual violence.

Approaches to Water Sensitive Urban Design: Potential, Design, Ecological Health, Economics, Policies and Community Perceptions covers all aspects on the implementation of sustainable storm water systems for urban and suburban areas whether they are labeled as WSUD, Low Impact Development (LID), Green Infrastructure (GI), Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) or the Sponge City Concept. These systems and approaches are becoming an integral part of developing water sensitive cities as they are considered very capable solutions in addressing issues relating to urbanization, climate change and heat island impacts in dealing with storm water issues. The book is based on research conducted in Australia and around the world, bringing in perspectives in an ecosystems approach, a water quality approach, and a sewer based approach to stormwater, all of which are uniquely covered in this single resource.Presents a holistic examination of the current knowledge on WSUD and storm water, including water quality, hydrology, social impacts, economic impacts, ecosystem health, and implementation guidelinesIncludes additional global approaches to WSUD, including SUDS, LID, GI and the Sponge City ConceptCovers the different perspectives from Australia (ecosystem based), the USA (water quality based) and Europe (sewer based)Addresses storm water management during the civil construction stage when much of the ecological damage can be done

This book looks at the economic, social and environmental consequences of nature-based tourism, and its effects on land managers. It discusses the importance of links and partnerships, as well as the conflicts between commercial tourism interests and land management agencies.