Outdoor Recreation in America, Hardcover/Clayne R. Jensen

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Description 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. Together the authors take this classic text into the new century by-enabling readers to understand the value and challenges of preserving and properly using existing resources for present and future generations;-providing a balanced perspective between the outdoor recreation interests of individuals and the management of natural resources used for recreational purposes; and -presenting timely information and discussion questions to challenge students about American outdoor recreation. The following are significant additions to this edition: -New data and figures-Greater emphasis on outdoor recreation leadership-Discussions of funding sources for natural resource protection and parks -Expanded chapters on wilderness, the national park system, national forests, and education for outdoor recreation and professional development-New or greatly revised chapters on concepts and terms, participation, history, the national park system, national forests, other land or water management agencies, state and local involvement, the role of private commercial and nonprofit providers, environmental quality, and concepts and challenges in resource managem