{"product_id":"hiking-in-european-mountains-trends-and-horizons","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":"De Gruyter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32177586110547,"sku":"9783110660159","price":119.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9783110660159_5bc04416-9e81-42fc-976b-398509bbd325.jpg?v=1781327764","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/hiking-in-european-mountains-trends-and-horizons","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}