Clayne R. Jensen, EdD, is a pioneer in the field of outdoor recreation. He has contributed more than 30 professional journal articles and authored or coauthored 16 college textbooks, including the classic Outdoor Recreation in America. Dr. Jensen has more than 25 years' experience teaching physical education and recreation management. He has been associate vice president of Brigham Young University (BYU) and the university's athletic director. From 1973 to 1991 he served as dean of the College of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, and Athletics at BYU. Dr. Jensen has been an active member of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD). He has long been an avid outdoorsman who partipates in numerous activities and travels extensively to national and international scenic areas. Dr. Steve P. Guthrie, PhD, has been teaching and leading in the outdoors for more than 30 years. He is a an assistant professor at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. Previously, he taught in the Outdoor Recreation/Adventure Education Leadership and Outdoor Recreation Administration programs at Unity College in Maine. Dr. Guthrie received his PhD in physical education with emphasis on philosophy, psychology, sociology, and history from the University of Oregon. He is an editorial committee member for the Journal of Experiential Education and a longtime member of the Association for Experiential Education (AEE). Dr. Guthrie is also a founding member and past president of the Association for Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE) as well as a member of the American Canoe Association, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), and the Professional Ropes Course Association (PRCA).
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Preface 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 Concepts 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