Stay ConnectedIntroduction to Outdoor Recreation - eBook
Introduction to Outdoor Recreation introduces the concepts and skills that help outdoor recreation professionals and providers to be effective in myriad outdoor recreation settings. This book explores the foundations and background of outdoor recreation, outdoor recreation resources and providers of outdoor recreation opportunities, and managing outdoor recreation opportunities.
Part I: Foundations and Background
Chapter 1: Key Concepts
Chapter 2: Benefits of Leisure and Its Roles in Society
Chapter 3: Historical Context
Chapter 4: Social and Technological Forces Affecting Outdoor Recreation
Part II: Outdoor Recreation Resources and Providers of Outdoor Recreation Opportunities
Chapter 5: Land and Water Resources for Outdoor Recreation
Chapter 6: Public Sector Providers
Chapter 7: Private Sector Providers
Chapter 8: Nonprofit Sector Providers
Chapter 9: Partnerships Among Outdoor Recreation Providers
Chapter 10: Outdoor Recreation Opportunities From Selected Countries Around the World
Part III: Managing Outdoor Recreation Opportunities
Chapter 11: Policy Development, Management, Administration, and Planning
Chapter 12: Evolution of Science-Based Management of Outdoor Recreation Resources
Chapter 13: The Beneficial Outcomes Approach to Leisure
Chapter 14: Negative Impacts of Recreation Use
Chapter 15: Gathering Data for Managing Outdoor Recreation
Chapter 16: Influencing and Managing Visitor Behavior
Chapter 17: Collaborative Planning and Management
Chapter 18: Management of Special Outdoor Recreation Resources: Wilderness and Trails
Chapter 19: Economics of Outdoor Recreation
Chapter 20: The Future of Outdoor Recreation
Appendix A: Domains, Scales, and Scale Items for the Recreation Experience Preference (REP) Scales
Appendix B: Providers of Outdoor Recreation Opportunities