The amenity migrants: Seeking and sustaining mountains and their cultures

This book describes and explains the expanding, complex global phenomenon 'amenity migration' and its profound effects on the natural environment and culture in mountain regions. The book describes and analyses the challenges and opportunities of amenity migration and its management, and offers related recommendations. The book covers the subject through case studies at international, regional and local levels, along with overarching themes such as environmental sustainability and equity, mountain recreation users, housing, and spiritual motivation. A crucial issue addressed is the..