"For Fifteen Years, Studies in Outdoor Recreation has been a standard text in courses on parks and outdoor recreation and has served as an invaluable reference for park and recreation managers." "This new edition has been completely revised to present the most recent information in the field. It examines more than a thousand theoretical and empirical studies and has been updated to reflect current research and new concerns, including race and gender issues and their relationship to outdoor recreation." "An essential resource for students, scholars, and professionals, Studies in Outdoor Recreation explores the theoretical and methodological issues in outdoor recreation and describes the practical implications of outdoor recreation research."--Jacket.