Geoparks aim to preserve geological and landscape features while supporting sustainable tourism, such as educational tours or hosting scientific and cultural events that would attract tourists looking for something beyond the standard time on the beach. This volume discusses geotourism mainly in Europe, while also noting examples in Iran, China and Brazil. Five of the contributors hold faculty positions at the University of Aveiro in Portugal. A wealth of figures, photographs, and tables are included. No index is provided. Brown Walker Press is a division of Dissertation.com and Universal Publishers (Boca Raton, FL). Annotation 2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
