Extreme Landscapes of Leisure
| Author | : Patrick Laviolette |
| Publisher | : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. |
| Total Pages | : 230 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0754679586 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780754679585 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (585 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Extreme Landscapes of Leisure by : Patrick Laviolette
Download or read book Extreme Landscapes of Leisure written by Patrick Laviolette and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An investigation into the increasing popularity of adventure sports like bungy jumping, surfing and parkour. Taking an ethnographic approach, the book examines what attracts humans to interact with extreme landscapes and the impact such interactions have on society as a whole, the individuals involved and the landscapes themselves. The book also addresses how best to reconcile enjoyment of adventure sports with a moral responsibility towards the environment.
