Patrick C. West

1.9k total citations
30 papers, 1.3k citations indexed

About

Patrick C. West is a scholar working on Social Psychology, Sociology and Political Science and Global and Planetary Change. According to data from OpenAlex, Patrick C. West has authored 30 papers receiving a total of 1.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 10 papers in Social Psychology, 9 papers in Sociology and Political Science and 9 papers in Global and Planetary Change. Recurrent topics in Patrick C. West's work include Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management (10 papers), Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management (6 papers) and Economic and Environmental Valuation (2 papers). Patrick C. West is often cited by papers focused on Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management (10 papers), Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management (6 papers) and Economic and Environmental Valuation (2 papers). Patrick C. West collaborates with scholars based in United States, Malawi and United Kingdom. Patrick C. West's co-authors include Steven R. Brechin, Crystal Fortwangler, Peter R. Wilshusen, J. Mark Fly, Dale J. Blahna, Virginia Stovin, I. Guymer, Ellen Annandale, Russell Ecob and Ted L. Napier and has published in prestigious journals such as Water Resources Research, Forest Science and Land Economics.

In The Last Decade

Patrick C. West

29 papers receiving 1.1k citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Patrick C. West United States 14 727 418 289 284 225 30 1.3k
Adrián Phillips United Kingdom 16 601 0.8× 417 1.0× 167 0.6× 257 0.9× 284 1.3× 39 1.3k
Gary E. Machlis United States 21 635 0.9× 482 1.2× 138 0.5× 341 1.2× 194 0.9× 68 1.6k
Hannah Reid United Kingdom 18 880 1.2× 749 1.8× 119 0.4× 343 1.2× 169 0.8× 38 2.1k
Dale J. Blahna United States 22 725 1.0× 377 0.9× 254 0.9× 221 0.8× 245 1.1× 61 1.5k
David Ν. Βengston United States 20 1.0k 1.4× 379 0.9× 160 0.6× 164 0.6× 449 2.0× 80 1.9k
Marion Clawson United States 16 421 0.6× 523 1.3× 330 1.1× 100 0.4× 840 3.7× 109 1.9k
Mae A. Davenport United States 24 583 0.8× 790 1.9× 326 1.1× 253 0.9× 293 1.3× 70 1.7k
Katie Moon Australia 21 676 0.9× 287 0.7× 192 0.7× 361 1.3× 259 1.2× 42 1.7k
John Sandlos Canada 15 567 0.8× 430 1.0× 240 0.8× 571 2.0× 133 0.6× 37 1.8k
Jeremy Brooks United States 17 625 0.9× 356 0.9× 137 0.5× 335 1.2× 226 1.0× 40 1.3k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Patrick C. West

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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West, Patrick C., et al.. (2009). Outdoor Recreation and Family Cohesiveness: A Research Approach. Journal of Leisure Research. 41(3). 351–359. 27 indexed citations
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Brechin, Steven R., Peter R. Wilshusen, Crystal Fortwangler, & Patrick C. West. (2003). The road less traveled toward nature protection with social justice. 251–270. 4 indexed citations
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Brechin, Steven R., Peter R. Wilshusen, Crystal Fortwangler, & Patrick C. West. (2002). Beyond the Square Wheel: Toward a More Comprehensive Understanding of Biodiversity Conservation as Social and Political Process. Society & Natural Resources. 15(1). 41–64. 367 indexed citations
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West, Patrick C., et al.. (1990). Social impact assessment and environmental conflict management: Potential for integration and application. Environmental Impact Assessment Review. 10(3). 253–265. 13 indexed citations
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West, Patrick C., et al.. (1989). Chapter 18: Minorities And The Detroit Zoo. Visitor Studies. 2(1). 149–152. 2 indexed citations
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Annandale, Ellen, et al.. (1989). The West of Scotland twenty-07 - health in the community. ENLIGHTEN (Jurnal Bimbingan dan Konseling Islam). 11 indexed citations
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West, Patrick C., et al.. (1988). The Communication and Diffusion of NIPF Management Strategies. Northern Journal of Applied Forestry. 5(4). 265–270. 39 indexed citations
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West, Patrick C.. (1986). Interorganizational linkage and outdoor recreation for persons with physical and mental disabilities.. Therapeutic Recreation Journal. 20(1). 63–75. 2 indexed citations
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West, Patrick C.. (1984). Social stigma and community recreation participation by the mentally and physically handicapped.. PubMed. 18(1). 40–9. 35 indexed citations
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West, Patrick C.. (1984). Status Differences and Interpersonal Influence in the Adoption of Outdoor Recreation Activities. Journal of Leisure Research. 16(4). 350–354. 3 indexed citations
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West, Patrick C.. (1983). Collective Adoption of Natural Resource Practices in Developing Nations.. Rural Sociology. 48(1). 44–59. 8 indexed citations
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West, Patrick C.. (1983). A test of the projection accuracy of the status group dynamics approach to recreation demand∗. Leisure Sciences. 6(1). 15–45. 3 indexed citations
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West, Patrick C.. (1982). Effects of User Behavior on the Perception of Crowding in Backcountry Forest Recreation. Forest Science. 28(1). 95–105. 23 indexed citations
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West, Patrick C.. (1982). A nationwide test of the status group dynamics approach to outdoor recreation demand. Leisure Sciences. 5(1). 1–18. 10 indexed citations
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West, Patrick C.. (1981). Perceived crowding and attitudes toward limiting use in backcountry recreation areas. Leisure Sciences. 4(4). 419–425. 14 indexed citations
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West, Patrick C. & Ted L. Napier. (1981). The acceleration and deceleration of outdoor recreation fads.. 155–172. 2 indexed citations
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West, Patrick C.. (1977). A Status Group Dynamics Approach to Predicting Participation Rates in Regional Recreation Demand Studies. Land Economics. 53(2). 196–196. 16 indexed citations
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West, Patrick C., et al.. (1970). Outdoor Recreation and Family Cohesiveness: A Research Approach. Journal of Leisure Research. 2(4). 251–259. 31 indexed citations
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West, Patrick C., et al.. (1969). Camping and Cohesiveness: A Sociological Study of the Effect of Outdoor Recreation on Family Solidarity. University of Minnesota Digital Conservancy (University of Minnesota). 2 indexed citations

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