Abstract
Since rural community-based tourism (RCBT) emerged, it has been widely considered to be an effective means of promoting development and conserving natural resources. Through a political ecology approach, this article explores the potential of RCBT to foster long-term stewardship and transformations in ecological consciousness among campesino communities in unprotected areas. Using Cocachimba as a case study, the article reveals that while RCBT can increase environmental consciousness, stewardship and conservation practices, it also reshapes human-environmental relations, changing both the value and the meaning of environment, as well as altering societal structures and changing relationships within communities.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Bulletin of Latin American Research |
Vol/bind | 39 |
Udgave nummer | 2 |
Sider (fra-til) | 142-156 |
Antal sider | 15 |
ISSN | 0261-3050 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - apr. 2020 |