Description
Book SynopsisAnimals are among the most sought after tourist attractions and the impact on them is a matter of concern to an increasing number of people. Tourism and Animal Welfare uniquely addresses the issue of animal welfare within the tourism experience. It explores important foundations such as the meaning of 'animal welfare' and its relation to ethics, animal rights and human obligations to animals. It also explores the nature and diversity of the position and role of animals within tourism. 'Tales from the front line' is the section of the book that provides the reader with the views and experiences of animal welfare organisations, individual leaders, tourism industry organisations and operators, and academic experts. These case studies and opinion pieces will encourage the reader to consider their own position regarding animals in tourism and their welfare. The book: · is written by an authoritative author team that draws from the fields of tourism studies (Neil Carr) and animal welfare science (Donald Broom); · contains 14 case studies written by internationally recognised experts and iconic individuals in the field of animal welfare; · is written in an engaging style and features full colour illustrations. From students and academics to vets and those working within the tourism industry, this book will provide an engaging and thought-provoking read. It will also appeal to those with an interest in animal welfare, particularly in relation to the tourism industry.
Table of Contents1: Introduction PART I: A CONCEPTUAL AND HISTORICAL FOUNDATION 2: Animal Sentience, Ethics and Welfare 3: The Position of Animals in Tourism 4: Animal Welfare and Tourism: Are the Aims Mutually Exclusive or Potentially Inclusive? PART II: TALES FROM THE FRONT LINE: ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS AND ANIMAL TOURISM PROVIDERS 5: Public Aquariums in the 21st Century – What’s Next, Before It’s Too Late? 6: A Tale of Two Zoos: Tourism and Zoos in the 21st Century 7: A Comparison of Tourism and Food-provisioning Among Wild Bottlenose Dolphins at Monkey Mia and Bunbury, Australia 8: The Tourism Industry and Shark Welfare 9: Tourism, Wildlife Conservation and Animal Welfare 10: Managing Tourism’s Animal Footprint 11: Elephants and Tourism 12: Lessons from Winnie-the-Pooh: How Responsible Bear Tourism Can Teach Us Respect and Compassion, and Benefit Bears 13: Donkeys and Mules and Tourism 14: Cats and Dogs International 15: Animal Welfare – Driving Improvements in Tourism Attractions 16: Animal Welfare and Tourism: The Threat to Endangered Species 17: Sport Hunting Tourism 18: Ethical Hunting PART III: 19: The Future and Moving Forward Together
