Dan Dustin's writings have contributed greatly to our
understanding of the park and recreation movement. He has authored
or edited six books, seven book chapters and over 75 articles
in journals and professional magazines. His writings regarding
natural resources have influenced many of us in our careers. His
book, The Wilderness Within, has won critical praise from his
peers.
Dustin received his B.A., in Geography from the University of
Michigan, his M.S. in Resource Planning and Conservation from
the same school, and his Ph.D. with an emphasis in Recreation
and Park Administration from the University of Minnesota. Dustin
was a professor and Chair of the Department of Recreation, Parks
and Tourism at San Diego State University from 1977 to 1992. Some
of his former students are rangers in California today. Today
he is still living in San Diego working as an author and consultant.