Islands of Hope Author:William E. Brown This book stems from two Institutes on Environmental Interpretation sponsored by the National Recreation and Park Association. The basic question that stimulated both Institutes was this: What is the role of the park and recreation profession in this time of environmental crisis? Answers to this question varied but a unifying theme emerged: We o... more »f this profession must use our talents and resources to help our publics and communities rejoin the natural world.« less