Routledge International Handbook of Outdoor Studies (Routledge Advances in Outdoor Studies)

By: Barbara Humberstone and Karla A. Henderson

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Synopsis: The ‘outdoors’ is a physical and ideological space in which people engage with their environment, but it is also an important vehicle for learning and for leisure. The Routledge Handbook of Outdoor Studies is the first book to attempt to define and survey the multi-disciplinary set of approaches that constitute the broad field of outdoor studies, including outdoor recreation, outdoor education, adventure education, environmental studies,　physical culture studies　and leisure studies. It reflects upon the often haphazard development of outdoor studies as a discipline, critically assesses current knowledge in outdoor studies, and identifies further opportunities for future　research in this area. With a broader sweep than any other book yet published on the topic, this handbook traces the philosophical and conceptual contours of the discipline, as well as exploring key contemporary topics and debates, and identifying important issues in education and professional practice. It examines the cultural, social and political contexts in which people experience the outdoors, including perspectives on outdoor studies from a wide range of countries, providing the perfect foundation for any student, researcher, educator or outdoors practitioner looking to deepen their professional knowledge of the outdoors and our engagement with the world around us.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781317666516
Related ISBNs:: 9781315768465, 9781138782884, 9781138782884, 9780815384052, 9780815384052
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 02/16/20
Copyrighted By:: B. Humberstone, H. Prince
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Sports, Outdoors and Nature, Sociology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Barbara Humberstone
Edited by:: Heather Prince
Edited by:: Karla A. Henderson