Hiking in European Mountains : Trends and Horizons Hardback
Edited by Pablo Vidal-Gonzalez
Part of the De Gruyter Studies in Tourism series
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Nature sports in general and hiking in particular have become, in our urban andpost-industrial societies, a growing phenomenon practiced by millions of citizens. The motivations and interests of this large group are varied, but they have a commonelement: to disconnect from stressful modern life and reconnect with nature. National parks and other protected areas are the preferred destinations, but theypresent an challenging contrast for land management: conservation versus tourist use.
Whileonce considered a romantic practice of escape and discovery, hiking is now a consumerproduct and a tourist experience.
It promises experiences of disconnection, quiet andhealth; yet, natural spaces are increasingly scarce and more often than not they arecrowded by other recreationalists. This book presents a multidisciplinary perspective on the latest trends and developmentsin hiking.
In particular, the authors work from a European perspective withvarious outdoor recreation models represented and different conservation initiativesexplored in the contexts of Spain, Norway, Poland, Germany and Lebanon.
Collectively,the authors attend to hiking as a social phenomenon and economic opportunity,which has the potential to sustainably revitalize rural destinations, if managedproperly.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:167 pages, 3 Tables, black and white; 14 Illustrations, black and white
- Publisher:De Gruyter
- Publication Date:20/07/2020
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- ISBN:9783110660159
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:167 pages, 3 Tables, black and white; 14 Illustrations, black and white
- Publisher:De Gruyter
- Publication Date:20/07/2020
- Category:
- ISBN:9783110660159