Dr. Carolyn J. Widner Ward grew up exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. She has taught at three universities in the U.S. and Canada and is currently a professor at Humboldt State University in northern California. She received her PhD from Virginia Tech and is editor of the Journal of Interpretation Research. Alan E. Wilkinson had a 25-year career with California State Parks as a field ranger, interpreter, supervisor, and regional specialist. He has taught at Humboldt State University and is the coauthor with Carolyn Widner Ward of the Basic Interpretation Learning System. Wilkinson currently lives in Humboldt county with his wife Barbara.

這是一本全面性的實用指南，融合了解說大師Mills、Tilden、Lewis、Ham等人的解說哲理，並加入作者多年解說實務及培訓經驗，綜合整理出這本別具創見的書籍。內容強調將紮實的理論應用到日常實務中，並分享其應用在解說規劃及操作上可參照之實用訣竅和範例，是一本新穎、具 原創性的作品，對即將或正在從事解說的人員，抑或對解說有興趣的讀者，本書絕對不容錯過！

Covering everything from the history of interpretation, to strategies and tools for effective communication, to the future of the profession, this reference guide is a vital resource for guides and interpreters in natural resource management programs. Includes tips on traditional campfire programs, high-tech audiovisual presentations, presenting to special groups and much more.