Wilderness U.: Opportunities for Outdoor Education in the U.S. and Abroad [Paperback]

Bill McMillon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1992

Explore the fundamentals of dream interpretation on a 40-mile raft trip down the Colorado River, or conduct anthropological investigations while trekking through the valleys and villages of the Himalayas. Wilderness U. is a directory to these activities and much more. The first and only guide to educational organizations offering programs in and about the great outdoors. (Independent Publishers Group)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This book is a directory of opportunities for outdoor education in the United States and abroad. The first section covers college and university programs, nature centers, natural history museums and associations, tour agencies, lodges, and miscellaneous workshops. Entries describe each program, staff credentials, facilities, and the types of people who attend. Many also rate the level of difficulty, ranging from easy to rigorous. The next section presents a series of interesting vignettes written by trip participants that summarize the highlights of their experiences. The volume is cross-referenced by subject, region, and college credit indexes. The appendix contains a short list of books and periodicals relating to learning and adventure education. Recommended for public and undergraduate college li braries.
- Barbara S. Meagher, Central Connecticut State Univ., New Britain
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 281 pages
• Publisher: Chicago Review Pr; 1st edition (September 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556521588
• ISBN-13: 978-1556521584
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,688,901 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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