Outdoor Recreation - An Introduction

Informationen zum Autor Ryan Plummer Klappentext Offers students following courses in outdoor recreation! leisure and environmental studies with a comprehensive and informative overview of this broad and fascinating field. This book introduces students to various key themes in the study of contemporary outdoor recreation. Zusammenfassung Outdoor Recreation provides students of outdoor recreation, leisure and environmental studies with a comprehensive and informative overview of the field. This is the first student text on the subject to adopt an interdisciplinary approach, and it is richly illustrated with international case-study material and useful pedagogical features throughout. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. The Concept and Study of Outdoor Recreation 2. Perspectives on the Past 3. The Natural Environment and Outdoor Recreation 4. Social Psychology and Outdoor Recreation 5. Economics and Outdoor Recreation 6. Management of Outdoor Recreation 7. Parks and Protected Areas 8. Outdoor Education and Interpretation 9. Adventure Recreation 10. Issues in Outdoor Recreation. Conclusion

Product details

• Authors: Ryan Plummer, Ryan (Brock University Plummer, Plummer Ryan
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 05.08.2008
• EAN: 9780415430401
• ISBN: 978-0-415-43040-1
• No. of pages: 406
• Dimensions: 171 mm x 248 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Sport; SPORTS & RECREATION / General, Sports & outdoor recreation, Sport: general