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Clayne R. Jensen, Steven P. GuthriePublication Details
Book6th edHuman Kinetics2006Availability
LOCATION CALL # STATUS (LOWER LEVEL) GV191.4 .J46 2006 DUE 04-06-10 New Feature: Text this to your cellphone
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Learn factors to consider when balancing the outdoor recreation interests of individuals and the management of natural resources. Understand the role and scope of outdoor recreation and education as either an outdoor and adventure educator or natural resource manager. providing a balanced perspective between the outdoor recreation interests of individuals and the management of natural resources used for recreational purposes; Expanded chapters on wilderness, the national park system, national forests, and education for outdoor recreation and professional development ? New or greatly revised chapters on concepts and terms, participation, history, the national park system, national forests, other land or water management agencies, state and local involvement, the role of private commercial and nonprofit providers, environmental quality, and concepts and challenges in resource management ? Outdoor Recreation in America, Sixth Edition, is an essential introductory text for university courses in outdoor recreation and natural resource management. (automatically summarized from Amazon.com)Subject
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- pt. I. The basis for outdoor recreation
- 1. Outdoor recreation meanings and concepts
- Defining leisure
- Defining recreation
- Defining outdoor recreation
- 2. History of Anglo-European outdoor recreation
- Ancient history of outdoor recreation
- Development of conservation attitudes and land management in the United States
- Land preservation gains focus : mid- to late- 1800s
- Beginning of conservation and management as national policy : 1890s to early 1900s
- Outdoor recreation and environmental protection flourish : 1960 to 1980
- Later 20th century : the move to privatization and commercialization
- Start of the 21st century
- 3. Benefits and values of outdoor recreation
- Benefits of outdoor recreation
- Objectives of outdoor recreation professionals
- 4. Participation in outdoor recreation
- Recent participation trends
- Assessment of trend predictions
- 5. Lifestyle trends and influences
- Population growth and demographic changes
- Demographic groups and outdoor recreation
- Geographic factors
- Income
- Transportation and motorized recreation
- Technology and media growth
- Education
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- 073604213x
- 9780736042130
- 073604213x
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