Outdoor Recreation Management » (2nd Edition)

The ability to manage natural resources within an outdoor recreation context is becoming increasingly important as greater participation in such activities is placing pressure on the environment. This book clarifies the link between leisure, recreation, tourism and resource management; reviews contemporary outdoor recreation and resource management concepts and issues; critically examines approaches to outdoor recreation planning and management in diverse settings; and considers the future of outdoor recreation management

This comprehensively revised new edition has many sections rewritten and expanded to reflect contemporary development in leisure and outdoor recreation management in countries such as Australia, Canada, the UK, the US and New Zealand. With extensive use of figures, plates, tables and boxed case studies highlighting theoretical and applied developments, Outdoor Recreation Management 2nd Edition is accessible and student-friendly, offering a truly international focus.

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Considering leisure and outdoor recreation both in terms of their management and their wider importance to society, Pigram (water policy research, U. of New England, Australia) and Jenkins (leisure and tourism studies, U. of Newcastle, Australia) analyze such issues as providing for people with special needs, the impact on the environment, and outdoor recreation in both urban and rural contexts. They consider, for example, the links between leisure, recreation, tourism, and resource management; management theories and concepts; approaches to planning and management in diverse recreational settings; and the future of the industry under the influences of economic, social, political, and technological developments. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)