James Higham Livres

'The who, what, where, when and how of human evolution, from one of the world's experts on the dating of prehistoric fossils' Steve Brusatte, author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs 'Fascinating and entertaining. If you read one book on human origins, this should be it' Ian Morris, author of Why the West Rules - For Now 50,000 years ago, we were not the only species of human in the world. There were at least four others, including the Neanderthals, Homo floresiensis, Homo luzonesis and the Denisovans. At the forefront of the latter's ground-breaking discovery was Oxford Professor Tom Higham. In The World Before Us, he explains the scientific and technological advancements - in radiocarbon dating and ancient DNA, for example - that allowed each of these discoveries to be made, enabling us to be more accurate in our predictions about not just how long ago these other humans lived, but how they lived, interacted and live on in our genes today. This is the story of us, told for the first time with its full cast of characters.

Focusing on the evolving landscape of ecotourism, this book challenges existing literature by highlighting pressing concerns and emerging insights from leading scholars. It aims to invigorate discussions around critical issues in the field, offering a comprehensive exploration that encourages a deeper understanding and engagement with ecotourism practices.

A fascinating investigation of the origin of humans based on incredible new discoveries and advanced scientific technology

The impact of sports on tourism is a central theme, exploring how various sporting events shape the economy and development of tourism destinations. Featuring insights from international experts, this book delves into the planning and management of sports tourism, supported by practical case studies that connect theory to real-world applications. It serves as an essential resource for both lecturers and students, highlighting the significant role of sports in contemporary tourism dynamics.

This book explores sport-related tourism and presents multidisciplinary perspectives of sport tourism, as structured by the geographical concepts of space, place and environment. It offers a comprehensive update of the discussions presented in the two previous editions and aims to advance theoretical thinking on sport tourism development.