Outdoor Recreation: An Introduction / Edition 1

by Ryan Plummer

Overview

Outdoor Recreation: An Introduction provides students following courses in outdoor recreation, leisure and environmental studies with a comprehensive and informative overview of this broad and fascinating field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2900415430417
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/05/2008
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	408
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

Ryan Plummer

Table of Contents

List of Boxes viii List of Plates ix List of Figures x List of Tables xii Acknowledgments xiii Introduction 1
1 The Concept and Study of Outdoor Recreation 13
2 Perspectives on the Past 31
3 The Natural Environment and Outdoor Recreation 63
4 Social Psychology and Outdoor Recreation 95
5 Economics and Outdoor Recreation 131
6 Management of Outdoor Recreation 169
7 Parks and Protected Areas 207
8 Outdoor Education and Interpretation 243
9 Adventure Recreation 277
10 Issues in Outdoor Recreation 321 Conclusion 351 Bibliography 355 Index 381