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 and 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 and outdoor recreation management and an invaluable reference for park and recreation managers.This new edition of Studies in Outdoor Recreation integrates more than a thousand theoretical and empirical studies and has been completely revised to reflect current research and new concerns about race and gender issues. New chapters on recreation conflict, substitutability, specialization and indicators, and standards of quality have been added. The book also now includes a guide to the outdoor recreation literature.