Books published by WIT Press

The selection of papers presented in this book deal with cultural tourism, and comprises case studies and theoretical contributions. The volume addresses issues of cultural tourism management, demand analysis, post-tourism, new forms of tourism, cultural effects on destinations and products of sustainable cultural tourism.

The contributions contained in this volume deal with two perspectives of 'tourism and environment'; the 'role of the environment in tourism' and 'environmental tourism'.

Cultural tourism today specifically includes, along with cities, museums, monuments and rural traditions, the aim of 'getting to know nature'. Protected natural areas are ideal for this. The tourism industry has realised this and so the value of the landscape and natural resources is becoming increasingly recognised.

Contains papers presented at the Third International Conference on High Performance Structures and Materials and it addresses issues involving advanced types of structures. Particular emphasis is placed on intelligent 'smart structures' as well as the application of computational methods to model, control and manage these structures and materials.

This book is aimed to be used in both undergraduate and graduate courses in heat transfer and thermal engineering. It can successfully be used in R & D work and thermal engineering design in industry and by consultancy firms

An exploration of the effects of new technology on culture and psychology, this title demonstrates how society has been both enriched and challenged by these changes. It should be of interest to those who need to be aware of the psychological impact of new technology and responsive to issues of international communication and cooperation.

This book presents the latest research in one of the most challenging, yet most universally applicable areas of technology. Multiphase flows are found in all areas of technology and the range of related problems of interest is vast, including astrophysics, biology, geophysics, atmospheric process, and many areas of engineering.

This volume looks afresh at the life and works of Lord Kelvin including his standing and relationships with Charles Darwin, T. S Huxley and the X-club, thereby throwing new light on the nineteenth-century conflict between the British energy and biology specialists. Useful to scientists and engineers interested in thermodynamics and Lord Kelvin.

Providing a coherent and realistic vision of the implications of the energy issue in the future development of our cities; places emphasis on the links between very specific and technical topics and the most challenging issues concerning energy savings and the transition to a low carbon society.

This book will be useful for bridge design engineers as well as researchers working in the field. This book only requires previous knowledge of structural finite element models and dynamics, and it is advisable to have some previous knowledge in bridge engineering.

This book contains a short presentation on the basic principles of energy analysis and discusses new achievements in the field over the last 15 years. One of the most important issues considered by the distinguished author is the economy of non-renewable natural energy.

Giving the reader information relating to all aspects of communications security, this book begins at the base ideas and builds to reach the most advanced and updated concepts.

Heritage Architecture and Historical Aspects; Assessment and Re-use; Performance and Maintenance; Simulation and Modelling; Modern (19th/20th Century) Heritage; Seismic Vulnerability; Material Characterization; Heritage Masonry; Earth Construction; Wooden Structures; Guidelines, Codes and Regulations for Heritage; Defence Heritage.