These are my published non-fiction books. They form the foundation of my writing, and also express my early thoughts about the environment, our relationship with it, and the social and political ideals that might develop from that. Given their academic and scientific format, the writing also helped frame my views on the need to be transparent about sources and facts, even in fiction. This is particularly the case given rapid developments in AI, the closing gap between fiction and creative non-fiction, and recent controversy around the veracity of some non-fiction books and also how fiction deals with controversial and contested issues.
Countryside Management
Described as the first book that systematically and comprehensively defined the emerging discipline of managing the countryside as an environmental and educational resource, this book still finds an undergraduate and graduate audience today. Originally published by E&FN Spon.
Nature Conservation in Europe.
A detailed text on the policies and management practices in European countries, set against the backdrop of international and cross-boundary agreements and conferences. The developing bio-diversity crisis, resource depletion and climate change are all part of the broader conversation and context of this book Originally published by E&FN Spon and Chapman Hall.
Countryside Recreation: A Handbook for managers.
A handbook detailing the techniques and knowledge needed to run environmental sites for education, passive recreation and enjoyment. Using case studies and examples, it looks at how the objectives of conservation and recreation can and should be reconciled. Originally published by Chapman Hall.