George Karlis - Author

Dr. George Karlis is a full professor in the School of Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa. His primary areas of research are leisure, culture, and society. Dr. Karlis’s textbook entitled Leisure and Recreation in Canadian Society: An Introduction, now in its third edition, is a leading resource in the field of leisure studies in Canada. Many of his over 60 peer-reviewed publications focus on leisure, recreation, community development, and ethnicity.