This book consists of brief biographies of people who have contributed to the field of leisure and recreation. The 26 pioneers chronicled span over two thousand years and cross many cultures. Some are theorists, others are practitioners, but all of them left their imprint on the leisure and recreation field. Arranged sequentially by dates, the…

Few investments have as little thought given to planning as the installation of a water-supply system for the home or farm. There are many considerations to be made if an adequate supply of water is to be available for the living and recreational needs of a family or the needs of livestock. This book is designed to instruct the reader on how to…

Provided in this document is a bibliography of selected literature addressing the interface between forestry and the social sciences. References include articles appearing in American and foreign professional journals, bibliographies, conference proceedings, and other types of publications. A subject-matter classification scheme is provided in the…

Provided in this document is a bibliography of selected materials addressing the interface between forestry and the social sciences. Materials are primarily from United States and foreign professional journals and publication lists of United States Forest Service extension stations. A subject-matter classification scheme, in outline format, is…

Provided in this document is a bibliography of selected materials addressing the interface between forestry and the social sciences. Materials include articles appearing in United States and foreign professional journals, bibliographies, conference proceedings, completed theses/dissertations, and other types of publications. A subject-matter…

Provided in this document is a bibliography of selected materials addressing the interface between forestry and social sciences. Materials include articles appearing in United States and foreign professional journals, bibliographies, conference proceedings, and other types of publications. A table of contents contains the list of subjects with…

Aldo Leopold was a pioneer in United States' wildlife management and his axiom is certainly familiar to anyone who has tried to repair a complex technological system; it applies equally whether one is rebuilding a small block V8 engine or repairing a computer. "Keep all the pieces" is good advice because in all likelihood they will all…

This career exploration instructional unit, one of several resulting from the rural southwestern Colorado CEPAC Project (Career Education Process of Attitude Change), introduces the student to jobs in the environment that are related to life science. Content is in five parts: (1) Part I lists the jobs that may be found in environmental careers and…

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Library System consists of 28 libraries. The libraries are supported by computer systems covering journal and book holdings, journal check-in, circulation, document control, EPA reports, international exchange items, and specialized subject area collections. (Author)

A comprehensive, international program is proposed to help nations optimize and conserve natural resources. The aim of the program is to increase the overall supply of natural resources available to improve the chances for world peace. The energy and material resources of the world are finite. We must live with and adapt to the concept of finite…

This publication is intended to supply information on energy with which park interpreters can supplement their understanding of natural environments. Chapter one discusses the sun as earth's primary energy source, the hydrologic cycle, the system concept, and the laws of thermodynamics. The second chapter explores energy transformations in natural…

This study assessed visitor participation in six interpretive activities provided by the National Park Service on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The study concluded that: (1) differing social characteristic variables tend to be associated with participants and nonparticipants; (2) differing social characteristics tend to be associated with participants…

This paper explores the relationship between sociology and forestry. It discusses the current state of pooled sociology/forestry knowledge and concludes that little has been published addressing issues of mutual benefit to the two disciplines. Research needs of potential mutual interest to the two disciplines are also discussed. The paper…

This report examines the role of implementation centers as a vehicle for speeding the use of solar energy and energy conservation. It covers a study of previous building industry innovations; a brief review of the diffusion of innovation literature, including several case studies; identification of the solar thermal application process and…

This report examines the distribution and availability of water quality reports in the state of Oklahoma. Based on legislation from the Clean Water Act and regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency's "Public Participation Handbook for Water Quality Management," depository libraries must be established to provide citizen access to…