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Creator:: Kajala, Liisa
Abstract:: There were two purposes for this thesis. First, it sought to define and clarify key concepts of recreational conflicts based on a literature review on the concept of conflict in the social sciences in general and in outdoor recreation. Second, it tested several hypotheses emerging from the preceding literature review...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Findley, Angela J.
Abstract:: In the social context, distinct worldviews provide multiple, subjective, durable and conflicting views of natural resource situations. This research analyzes worldviews that shape people's perceptions, understandings and evaluations of forests and forestry in order to examine conflict associated with forestry issues. Differences in local residents' views of wildland fires and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Cheng, Antony S.
Abstract:: A qualitative research approach composed of three strategies was employed to systematically examine the politics of natural resource collaboration. First, using the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds as a case study, the behavioral assumptions of natural resource policy instruments enabling collaboration were uncovered and analyzed. Three key assumptions emerge:...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: State University), Gregg Walker (Speech Communications, Oregon State University), John Orbell

Creator:: Kakoyannis, Christina
Abstract:: Conventional natural resource management has struggled with effectively addressing dynamically complex natural resource issues. Many organizations structured in the rational-analytical paradigm of resource management are becoming increasingly aware that new management approaches are needed. Particularly in a rapidly changing environment, organizational learning is important for promoting an organization's ability to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

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