{"product_id":"hiking-in-european-mountains-9783110660159","title":"Hiking in European Mountains","description":"Nature sports in general and hiking in particular have become, in our urban and\u003cbr\u003epost-industrial societies, a growing phenomenon practiced by millions of citizens.\u003cbr\u003eThe motivations and interests of this large group are varied, but they have a common\u003cbr\u003eelement: to disconnect from stressful modern life and reconnect with nature.\u003cbr\u003eNational parks and other protected areas are the preferred destinations, but they\u003cbr\u003epresent an challenging contrast for land management: conservation versus tourist use. While\u003cbr\u003eonce considered a romantic practice of escape and discovery, hiking is now a consumer\u003cbr\u003eproduct and a tourist experience. It promises experiences of disconnection, quiet and\u003cbr\u003ehealth; yet, natural spaces are increasingly scarce and more often than not they are\u003cbr\u003ecrowded by other recreationalists.\u003cbr\u003eThis book presents a multidisciplinary perspective on the latest trends and developments\u003cbr\u003ein hiking. In particular, the authors work from a European perspective with\u003cbr\u003evarious outdoor recreation models represented and different conservation initiatives\u003cbr\u003eexplored in the contexts of Spain, Norway, Poland, Germany and Lebanon. Collectively,\u003cbr\u003ethe authors attend to hiking as a social phenomenon and economic opportunity,\u003cbr\u003ewhich has the potential to sustainably revitalize rural destinations, if managed\u003cbr\u003eproperly.","brand":"Pablo Vidal-González","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48262395101435,"sku":"9783110660159","price":135.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_7f2b2dc9-2ab4-4e71-a984-dd48bb9e2f50.jpg?v=1778452695","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/hiking-in-european-mountains-9783110660159","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}