Fifteen chapters offer tourism profiles of the Caribbean, Pacific, and Mediterranean basins, considering the nature of insular tourism and its relationship to development and sustainability. Specific attention is given to its impact on agriculture, terrestrial ecosystems, carrying capacity, culture, sociopolitical adversity, economic dependency, and the livelihoods of women. Prospects for public health, land-use planning, and sustainable strategies are also addressed. The contributors are sociologists, economists, environmental planners, geographers, urban and regional planners, consultants, and scholars of tourism and business. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)