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| Artikel-Nr.: 858A-9783110660159 Herst.-Nr.: 9783110660159 EAN/GTIN: 9783110660159 |
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| Nature sports in general and hiking in particular have become, in our urban and post-industrial societies, a growing phenomenon practiced by millions of citizens. The motivations and interests of this large group are varied, but they have a common element: to disconnect from stressful modern life and reconnect with nature. National parks and other protected areas are the preferred destinations, but they present an challenging contrast for land management: conservation versus tourist use. While once considered a romantic practice of escape and discovery, hiking is now a consumer product and a tourist experience. It promises experiences of disconnection, quiet and health; yet, natural spaces are increasingly scarce and more often than not they are crowded by other recreationalists. This book presents a multidisciplinary perspective on the latest trends and developments in hiking. In particular, the authors work from a European perspective with various outdoor recreation models represented and different conservation initiatives explored 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 managed properly. Weitere Informationen: | | Author: | Pablo Vidal-González | Verlag: | De Gruyter | Sprache: | eng |
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| Weitere Suchbegriffe: Wirtschaftsbücher - englischsprachig, allgemeine Sozialwissenschaftsbücher - englischsprachig, bücher zu sozialwissenschaften allgemein, Alpinismus, Berg / Bergsteigen, Bergsteigen, Betriebswirtschaft - Betriebswirtschaftslehre, Makroökonomie, Ökonomik / Makroökonomik, Hiking, Mountain Sports, Outdoor Activities, Leisure Markets, Landscape |
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