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Sixth edition

Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2006

1 online zdroj

ISBN 9781492597438 (online)

ISBN 9780736042130 (print)

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Outdoor Recreation in America is back--fully revised and updated, with significant new material based on current statistics from a number of sources, including the latest U.S. Census Bureau and the latest National Survey on the Environment. Now in its sixth edition, this book continues to lead the way in its comprehensive coverage of issues in this growing field. First published in 1970, Outdoor Recreation in America has had a major impact in the classroom and in the field’s scholarly and professional literature. Author Clayne R. Jensen is a noted authority and pioneer in the field, and in this latest edition he is joined by Steven P. Guthrie. Dr. Guthrie is a founder and past president of the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education and a member of the editorial committee for the Journal of Experiential Education.-.

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Part I. The Basis for Outdoor Recreation -- Chapter 1. Outdoor Recreation Meanings and Concepts ; Defining Leisure ; Defining Recreation ; Defining Outdoor Recreation -- Chapter 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-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 -- Chapter 3. Benefits and Values of Outdoor Recreation ; Benefits of Outdoor Recreation ; Objectives of Outdoor Recreation Professionals -- Chapter 4. Participation in Outdoor Recreation ; Recent Participation Trends ; Assessment of Trend Predictions -- Chapter 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 -- Part II. Natural Resources -- Chapter 6. Natural Resource Base for Outdoor Recreation ; Land Resources ; Water Resources ; Wildlife and Plant Resources ; Historic and Cultural Resources ; Availability of Outdoor Recreation Lands -- Chapter 7. Wilderness and Wildlands ; Development of Wilderness Protection ; National Wilderness Preservation System ; Wilderness Concept Today ; Wilderness Management -- Chapter 8. Resource Management Concept ; Conservation, Preservation, and Wise Use ; Use Concepts ; Impact and Use Concepts ; Ecosystem Management -- Part III. Involvement of State and Federal Agencies ---

Chapter 9. National Park Service ; Origin and Development ; National Park Service Today ; Recreation Involvement of the National Park Service ; National Parks in Other Countries -- Chapter 10. USDA Forest Service ; Origin and Development ; The USDA Forest Service Today ; The National Forest System ; Recreation Resources, Facilities, and Programs ; USDA Forest Service Employment and Volunteer Opportunities -- Chapter 11. Other Federal Land Management Systems ; Bureau of Land Management ; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ; Other Federal Agencies ; Special Federal Systems ; Miscellaneous Federal Designations -- Chapter 12. Federal Water Resource Management ; Army Corps of Engineers ; Bureau of Reclamation ; Tennessee Valley Authority ; Natural Resources Conservation Service ; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ; Environmental Protection Agency -- Chapter 13. The Roles of State Agencies ; History and Governing Authority ; State Land Management Systems ; Protection, Funding, and Acquisition of Lands for State Use ; Sample State Agency Organizational Systems -- Part IV. Local Governmental and Private Sector Impacts -- Chapter 14. Local Government Participation ; Legal Authorization ; Local Management Structures ; Park Development for Outdoor Recreation -- Chapter 15. Economic Factors in Outdoor Recreation ; Funding for Federal Programs ; Financing for State and Local Programs, Facilities, and Land ; Economic Concepts ; Economic Impact of Outdoor Recreation -- Chapter 16. Commercial Recreation, Private Recreation, and Nonprofit Organizations ; Commercial Recreation ; Private Recreation ; Private Nonprofit Organizations -- Part V. Human Interaction with the Environment ---

Chapter 17. Resource Management Challenges ; Challenges to Public Land ; Human Issues ; Environmental Resource Issues ; Planning for Ecological Sustainability and Recreation -- Chapter 18. Planning ; Principles of Planning ; Nationwide Planning ; State Planning ; Local and Regional Planning ; Site Planning -- Chapter 19. Education for Outdoor Recreation ; Professional Strands for Outdoor Recreation ; Preparing for a Career ; Preparing Professionals ; Ethics -- Chapter 20. Environmental Quality ; Environmental Degradation and Protection ; Potential Solutions ; Are We Progressing? -- Chapter 21. A Look at the Future ; U.S. and World Trends ; Trends in Outdoor Recreation ; Issues and Needs in Outdoor Recreation Leadership ; Future Leadership Needs ; Summary -- Appendix A. Nonprofit Organizations Involved With Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resource Protection -- Appendix B. Legislative Acts Affecting Outdoor Recreation -- Appendix C. Federal Financial and Technical Assistance Programs for Outdoor Recreation -- Appendix D. Federal Agencies Involved with Outdoor Recreation -- Appendix E. State Outdoor Recreation Offices -- Glossary -- References -- Index -- About the Authors