Essays about: "Christopher Burfoot"

Found 2 essays containing the words Christopher Burfoot.

1. 1. Tourism as a tool for communicating complex environmental issues : Applying the ecosystem services framework to nature-based tourism activities across Iceland

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Miljövetenskap

   Author : Christopher Burfoot; [2017]
   Keywords : Case study; Ecosystem services; Iceland; Literature review; Nature-based tourism;

   Abstract : Throughout the twenty-first century, the lowering cost and increased availability of travel options has resulted in virtually uninterrupted economic growth of the international tourism sector. While financially beneficial, the increased movement of people has also been shown to have a negative impact on the environment, leading to the growth of a more environmentally-friendly approach to travel called nature-based tourism. READ MORE

3. 2. Addressing cultural barriers to the provision of aid for victims of domestic violence in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för socialt arbete och psykologi

   Author : Elvi Suherman Chang; Christopher Dean Burfoot; [2014]
   Keywords : Cultural barriers; domestic violence; ecological model; intersectional theory; Malaysia; social work;

   Abstract : Domestic violence is a global issue, and despite awareness of the issue increasing, the prevalence to which women are being physically and mentally abused is increasing. This study aimed to qualitatively investigate the impact of cultural barriers on the provision of aid to victims of abuse from the perspectives of social workers within a domestic violence care organisation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. READ MORE