Kraus' recreation and leisure in modern society /
Recreation and leisure in modern society
Daniel D. McLean, Amy R. Hurd, Nancy Brattain Rogers.
- 7th ed.
- Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, c2005.
- xii, 364 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Rev. ed. of: Recreation and leisure in modern society / Richard Kraus. 6th ed. c2001.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Recreation and leisure -- Basic concepts : philosophical analysis of play, recreation, and leisure -- Early history of recreation and leisure -- Recreation and leisure in the modern era -- Personal leisure perspectives : motivations, values, and age group factors -- Gender, sexual orientation, and racial/ethnic factors affecting leisure -- Social functions of community recreation -- The leisure service system : governmental, nonprofit, and commercial recreation agencies -- Specialized leisure service areas -- Two major leisure service components : sports and tourism -- Career opportunities and professionalism -- Philosophy of recreation and leisure : future perspectives.
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Recreation--North America. Recreation--History.--North America Leisure--Social aspects--North America. Play--Psychological aspects.--North America Recreation--Vocational guidance--North America.