"Reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of these fields, this reference work helps to contextualize the leading research and knowledge about leisure and outdoor recreation concepts, theories, and practices. Its alphabetically organized entries are fully cross-referenced, comprehensively indexed, and in most cases contain up-do-date suggestions for further reading. The Encyclopedia of Leisure and Outdoor Recreation is an essential reference resource for teaching, an invaluable companion to independent study, and a solid starting point for wider exploration."--Jacket.