Stay ConnectedManaging Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services An Introduction 5th edition
We have maintained the basic organization framework and structure for the 5th edition of Managing Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services: An Introduction. The book is divided into four sections. Part I is focused on the topic of “Managing Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services: Setting the Context.” Part II presents “Key Managerial Leadership Issues.” Part III offers information focused on “Managing Resources.” And, last, Part IV offers a review of issues related to “The Future.” Incremental additions have been made in each chapter as needed, and we included a section in every chapter known as Park Features, which provide for classroom discussion.
PART I: Managing Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services: Setting the Context
1 Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services in the 21st Century
2 The Evolution of Management Theory and Practice
3 Vision, Mission, Goals, and Policy
4 Organizing and Structuring Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services
PART II: Key Management Leadership Issues
5 Ethics: Human/Social, Community, and Environmental Responsibilities
6 Managerial Leadership and Motivation
7 Planning for Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services
8 Decision Making and Problem Solving
9 Promoting Collaboration and Cooperation
PART III: Managing Resources
10 Human Resources
11 Fiscal Resources
12 Marketing
13 Legal Issues and Risk Management
14 Evaluating Community Services
PART IV: The Future
15 Changing Nature of Parks and Recreation Services