Controversial Issues in Adventure Education: A Critical ExaminationA collection of pro and con articles on issues in the field of adventure education, covering areas such as gender specific programing, challenge course instructor certification, mandatory debriefing, restrictions of wilderness areas, and use of modern communications systems in the wilderness. Includes b&w photos and author profiles. Edited by Wurdinger (leisure studies and wellness, Ferris State University) and Potter (outdoor recreation, parks and tourism, Lakehead University). The volume is not indexed. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR. |
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