Outdoor Recreation: Enrichment for a Lifetime (5th ed.)

Book Review

Authors

  • Gregor Kay Jacksonville State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18666/JOREL-2024-12356

Keywords:

Outdoor recreation, North America, history, psychology, culture, resource management, education, social equity, sustainability, accessibility

Abstract

Kordes and Hutson’s Outdoor Recreation: Enrichment for a lifetime (5th edition) is a panoramic exploration of the phenomenon of outdoor recreation in North America. The authors unpack the historical, psychological, and cultural influences, resource management and educational frameworks, as well as recreation demand trends. The book serves as a practical guide for students, educators, and practitioners, emphasizing management policies and strategies.  Kordes and Hutson also examine the historical and cultural significance of outdoor pursuits, highlighting their relationship to social and environmental contexts. However, a critical gap lies in the book's neglect of growing income disparities and their potential to limit access to outdoor recreation for many. Addressing this in future editions could broaden the book’s impact and contribute to a more equitable and sustainable future for Outdoor Recreation.

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Published

2024-05-02

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Book Reviews