Wilderness

"Phillip and April Vannini have written one of the better contemporary books on wilderness philosophy that I have seen. This book ranks as one of my favorite books on wilderness. The authors had my attention from the first page through to the last. Wilderness is ideal as a text in wilderness oriented courses. My students have consistently struggled with wilderness as a concept versus wilderness as a designated place that is protected from modern human encroachment. The authors make an excellent case by articulating the dilemma that we humans struggle with globally in wilderness management, wild lands protection, and defining what wilderness is. I highly recommend this book whether for a college course, for members of conservation organizations, or simply to better understand the concept of wilderness. It is superb!" Professor Ken Gilbertson, University of Minnesota Duluth, USA 'This is an excellent summary of the key ideas surrounding wilderness, presented in a very lucid manner. It should be essential reading for those who seek to understand how the controversial idea of wilderness has been studied within geography and allied disciplines.' Dr George Holmes, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, UK

Phillip Vannini is Canada Research Chair in Innovative Learning and Public Ethnography and a Professor in the School of Communication & Culture at Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC, Canada. April Vannini received her PhD from the European Graduate School in Media and Communication and teaches at Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC, Canada in the School of Communication and Culture as an Associate Faculty member.

1. Introduction 2. Thinking through wilderness 3. Representing wilderness 4. Experiencing and practicing wilderness 5. Conserving and managing wilderness 6. Utilizing and exploiting wilderness 7. Re-assembling wilderness References Index