This book examines the impact interpretation has on its audiences.
Doug Knapp, PhD, recently retired after 30 years as professor with the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies at Indiana University. During his tenure with the department, Dr. Knapp wrote and received funding for over 30 research grants and contracts related to work in interpretation, environmental and outdoor education, and pediatric health. He served as associate chair for Research and Graduate Studies, associate chair for Instruction and Undergraduate Studies, and coordinator of the Outdoor Recreation Option. He has published over 90 journal articles and professional papers related to interpretation, environmental and outdoor education, and written two books related to environmental education and climate change and applied interpretation. During his tenure with the department, Dr. Knapp taught over 30 different undergraduate and graduate courses and received a variety of teaching recognitions including the highest University honor, Indiana University'sPresident Award for Teaching Excellence.
