Balancing government-regulated participation with community support for South Africa's Taung Skull World Heritage Site

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Title:	Balancing government-regulated participation with community support for South Africa's Taung Skull World Heritage Site
Authors:	Manyane, Ralph M. Darmas, Tsholofelo
Year:	2015
Periodical:	Journal of Social Development in Africa (ISSN 1012-1080)
Volume:	30
Issue:	2
Pages:	153-178
Language:	English
Geographic term:	South Africa
Subjects:	community-based tourism government policy
Abstract:	While much research has emphasised either the host community's support for or participation in tourism development, less attention has been given to an analysis of interrelationships between government-regulated participation in tourism and sustainable community support. This article seeks to explore the nature and extent of community participation and support for the Taung Skull World Heritage Site (TSWHS) scheme. Utilising the social exchange theory, the paper's central argument is that meaningful community involvement in government-sponsored participation is a prerequisite for public support. Bibliogr., sum. [Journal abstract]