The Langkawi Global Geopark
Local Community's Perspectives on Public Education
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5700451 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Norzaini Azman (0000-0001-6969-0511, a Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia , Bangi, Selangor Malaysia, corresponding author), Sharina Ab Halim (0000-0002-7103-9944, National University of Malaysia), Sharina Abdul Halim (a Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia , Bangi, Selangor Malaysia), Ong Puay Liu (a Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia , Bangi, Selangor Malaysia), Ibrahim Komoo (a Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia , Bangi, Selangor Malaysia) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 261-279 |
| Publication date | 2011-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Heritage Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1352-7258 • E-ISSN: 1470-3610 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13527258.2011.557863 |
| OpenAlex | W1967637814 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 14 |
The study reported in this paper represents one of the first attempts at exploring the perspectives of the local communities on the designation of Langkawi Island in Malaysia as a UNESCO Global Geopark. It is premised on the widely acknowledged assertion that the local communities constitute an important group of stakeholders in the planning and implementation of development activities. Hence, the communities living in the geopark areas in Langkawi are considered important stakeholders who play a crucial role in the development of heritage tourism in Langkawi Global Geopark. This paper examines their views on their appreciation of the geopark as heritage, the interpretation of their shared values, the benefits and opportunities afforded by the geopark, and the extent of their involvement in the implementation of geopark activities. The findings point to the need for more support for public education programmes, and awareness initiatives aimed not only at ensuring community engagement with the development of Langkawi Geopark but also at generating stewardship actions from the community
Archaeology · Business · Environmental planning · Environmental resource management · Geography · Geopark · Local community · Political science · Public relations · Tourism · Geography Education and Pedagogy · Geotourism and Geoheritage Conservation
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
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| Citations per year | 0,6 |
| Citation span | 2016 - 2025 (10) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |