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Leisure and life satisfaction : foundational perspectives / Christopher R. Edginton ... [et al.]

By: Analytics: Show analyticsPublication details: Madison : Brown et Benchmark, cop. 1995Description: xii, 443 pISBN:
  • 0697132323
Summary: This book presents a foundation for the study of leisure and organizations delivering leisure services in the United States and Canada. Intended to serve both undergraduate and graduate students, it provides an overview of the philosophical, historical, social, cultural, and political factors influencing leisure. Furthermore, the book helps students understand ways in which government, private nonprofit, and commercial enterprises organize and deliver leisure services. It emphasizes the role of the professional in delivering leisure services, and directs special attention toward contemporary issues, concepts, and professional practices. Leisure and Life Satisfaction is organized into three parts. Part 1 provides an overview of leisure in today's society and includes basic concepts, historical and philosophical perspectives, and information concerning how Americans and Canadians use their leisure. Part 2 discusses the organization and delivery of leisure services. It presents the goals, resources, personnel, and programs of a variety of government, private nonprofit and commercial leisure enterprises. Part 3 features an analysis of issues, trends, and strategies influencing practices among leisure service professionals. Topics such as promoting quality services, cultural diversity, ethics and future trends are presented. In addition, it offers strategies for professional career development. We believe that several features in the design and presentation of Leisure and Life Satisfaction make it particularly valuable for students. The book presents a comprehensive treatment of the topic of leisure. Fully illustrated, Leisure and Life Satisfaction incorporates contemporary concepts supported by numerous examples from professional practice. A special feature of the book, the inclusion of Leisure Lines, brings into focus key issues, examples, and concepts throughout each chapter. Leisure and Life Satisfaction will be an important addition to the library of professionals and students seeking professional careers in the area of leisure services. (Font: Introducció)
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Preface-- Part 1. Leisure in Today’s Society: 1. Leisure and life satisfaction ; 2. The World of Leisure, Recreation, and Play ; 3. Leisure: A Historical Perspective ; 4. Philosophical and Conceptual Themes ; 5. Mass Leisure ; 6. Leisure and the Life Cycle -- Part 2. Delivering Leisure Services: 7. Delivery of Leisure Services: Local Government ; 8. Delivery of Leisure Services: State Government ; 9. Delivery of Leisure Services: Federal Government ; 10. Delivery of Leisure Services: Nonprofit ; 11. Delivery of Leisure Services: Commercial -- Part 3. Issues, Trends, and Professional Practice: 12. Leisure Programming: Promoting Quality Services ; 13. Professional Career Development ; 14. Leisure and Cultural Diversity ; 15. Leisure Ethics ; 16. Future Trends -- Credits -- Name Index -- Subject Index

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