Outward Bound: Crew Not Passengers

By Joshua L. Miner

Book Overview

Outward Bound is well-known for its courses in outdoor learning but few people understand the philosophy behind these programs. This book explains how Outward Bound USA founder Joshua T. Minor came to understand the teachings of Kurt Hahn - considered a progressive educator in World War II Europe - and shows how the foundation of growing through experiencing the unfamiliar, the difficult and the adventurous, has created a company that has grown to embrace five separate wilderness schools, two urban centers, and several other sites in the United States. Outward Bound programs can be found in the Peace corps training program, schools across the country, activities in colleges, programs in disadvantaged communities, and juvenile delinquency programs. An Outward Bound course includes: Wilderness Skills Training; Expeditionary Learning; Working in Small Groups; Environmental Stewardship; Solo experiences; High-Performance Team Dynamics; and Service. Ooutward Bound has developed many of their courses for use in public schools and have a thriving program. They also have Outward Bound Professional programs to create positive and lasting change in the workplace by improving individual group and organizational effectiveness.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898868300
• ISBN13: 9780898868302
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.2" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

The definative history Outward Bound in the USA

This great, classic history of Outward Bound in the United States has been updated to include the newer parts of Outward Bound including Expeditionary Learning, the highly successful school reform initiative. One of the authors, Josh Miner, was responsible for bringing Outward Bound to the United States. He was there when it all started and his stories are so real and down to earth. This book is a must read for any one who has interest in Outward Bound or outdoor adventure in general.