Eric Knackmuhs
Biographic Data
| ID | 6538876 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Eric Knackmuhs |
| GIVEN NAMES | Eric |
| FAMILY NAME | Knackmuhs |
| SIGNATURE | KNACKMUHS E |
| AFFILIATIONS | Western Kentucky University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3993-5084 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
D.B. CooperCon: The confluence of serious leisure, fan studies and true crime
This study investigated fan identification and serious leisure of attendees at CooperCon, a gathering of researchers, experts and other enthusiasts interested in the infamous and unsolved 1971 D.B. Cooper skyjacking case. The case has experienced a resurgence of interest in recent years, and an online community has developed dedicated to researching, debating and solving the case. CooperCon is the only event where this online community meets face…
Long-Term Memories from Visiting a Prison Museum
This study sought to determine the long-term memories from a visit to Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, PA. Unstructured phone interviews were conducted with participants two years after their visit. Results suggest that participants could recall both episodic and semantic memories. They recalled a visceral, emotional, and memorable experience. Furthermore, they learned about, reflected upon, and shared knowledge they gained of contempo…
Addressing Contemporary Criminal Justice Issues as Interpretive Outcomes at a Prison Museum
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site (ESP) is a venue for public education and dialogue on contemporary as well as historical criminal justice issues. Since visitors to prison museums typically have had limited involvement with prisons, the experience they have onsite may impact their perceptions of contemporary criminal justice issues. Therefore, this study examined the influence of the onsite experiences, as well as policy narratives, polic…
The Interaction of Policy Narratives, Moral Politics, and Criminal Justice Policy Beliefs
Criminal justice reform is one of the many contentious issues we face in an increasingly polarized political climate. Differing perceptions of issues like these may be explained by underlying belief systems and expressed through narratives. This study employs the Narrative Policy Framework (NPF) by Moral Politics Theory as the theoretical underpinning for policy narratives. Moral Politics Theory states that policy beliefs are shaped by either a S…
The Relationship between Narratives, Wildlife Value Orientations, Attitudes, and Policy Preferences
Overabundance of white-tailed deer is a pervasive problem across the United States. Deer are blamed for increased risk of auto accidents, tick-borne diseases, and overbrowsing of native species. Lethal management techniques, cited as cost-effective and humane, are commonly employed for herd management. However, the approach frequently sparks outrage among various stakeholders who feel killing of animals is unjustified and prefer nonlethal measure…
Perpetual private land conservation: The Case for Outdoor Recreation and Functional Leisure
Farmer, J. R., J. C. Brenner, M. Drescher, S. Dickinson, and E. G. Knackmuhs. 2016. Perpetual private land conservation: the case for outdoor recreation and functional leisure. Ecology and Society 21(2):46.http://dx.doi.org/10.5751/ES-08515-210246
The Relationship between Narratives, Wildlife Value Orientations, Attitudes, and Policy Preferences
Overabundance of white-tailed deer is a pervasive problem across the United States. Deer are blamed for increased risk of auto accidents, tick-borne diseases, and overbrowsing of native species. Lethal management techniques, cited as cost-effective and humane, are commonly employed for herd management. However, the approach frequently sparks outrage among various stakeholders who feel killing of animals is unjustified and prefer nonlethal measure…
Perpetual private land conservation: The Case for Outdoor Recreation and Functional Leisure
Farmer, J. R., J. C. Brenner, M. Drescher, S. Dickinson, and E. G. Knackmuhs. 2016. Perpetual private land conservation: the case for outdoor recreation and functional leisure. Ecology and Society 21(2):46.http://dx.doi.org/10.5751/ES-08515-210246
Perpetual private land conservation: The Case for Outdoor Recreation and Functional Leisure
Farmer, J. R., J. C. Brenner, M. Drescher, S. Dickinson, and E. G. Knackmuhs. 2016. Perpetual private land conservation: the case for outdoor recreation and functional leisure. Ecology and Society 21(2):46.http://dx.doi.org/10.5751/ES-08515-210246
The Relationship between Narratives, Wildlife Value Orientations, Attitudes, and Policy Preferences
Overabundance of white-tailed deer is a pervasive problem across the United States. Deer are blamed for increased risk of auto accidents, tick-borne diseases, and overbrowsing of native species. Lethal management techniques, cited as cost-effective and humane, are commonly employed for herd management. However, the approach frequently sparks outrage among various stakeholders who feel killing of animals is unjustified and prefer nonlethal measure…
The Interaction of Policy Narratives, Moral Politics, and Criminal Justice Policy Beliefs
Criminal justice reform is one of the many contentious issues we face in an increasingly polarized political climate. Differing perceptions of issues like these may be explained by underlying belief systems and expressed through narratives. This study employs the Narrative Policy Framework (NPF) by Moral Politics Theory as the theoretical underpinning for policy narratives. Moral Politics Theory states that policy beliefs are shaped by either a S…
Addressing Contemporary Criminal Justice Issues as Interpretive Outcomes at a Prison Museum
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site (ESP) is a venue for public education and dialogue on contemporary as well as historical criminal justice issues. Since visitors to prison museums typically have had limited involvement with prisons, the experience they have onsite may impact their perceptions of contemporary criminal justice issues. Therefore, this study examined the influence of the onsite experiences, as well as policy narratives, polic…
Long-Term Memories from Visiting a Prison Museum
This study sought to determine the long-term memories from a visit to Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, PA. Unstructured phone interviews were conducted with participants two years after their visit. Results suggest that participants could recall both episodic and semantic memories. They recalled a visceral, emotional, and memorable experience. Furthermore, they learned about, reflected upon, and shared knowledge they gained of contempo…
D.B. CooperCon: The confluence of serious leisure, fan studies and true crime
This study investigated fan identification and serious leisure of attendees at CooperCon, a gathering of researchers, experts and other enthusiasts interested in the infamous and unsolved 1971 D.B. Cooper skyjacking case. The case has experienced a resurgence of interest in recent years, and an online community has developed dedicated to researching, debating and solving the case. CooperCon is the only event where this online community meets face…
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