Studies in outdoor recreation: Search and research for satisfaction

Initially published in 1986, Studies in Outdoor Recreation was the first book to integrate the social science literature on outdoor recreation. Studies from this broad, interdisciplinary field were reviewed & synthesized into a body of knowledge that emphasized the practical management implications of the research base. The book has become a standard text in courses in park & outdoor recreation management & an invaluable reference for park & recreation managers. This new edition of Studies in Outdoor Recreation integrates more than a thousand theoretical & empirical studies & has been completely revised to reflect current research & new concerns about race & gender issues. New chapters on recreation conflict, substitutability, specialization & indicators, & standards of quality have been added. The book also now includes a guide to the outdoor recreation literature.Manning, Robert E. is the author of 'Studies in outdoor recreation: Search and research for satisfaction' with ISBN 9780870713446 and ISBN 0870713442.