Stay ConnectedLeisure 4th ed. - eBook
The fourth edition of Leisure introduces the study of leisure, integrates history, current data and trends, a variety of conceptual approaches, and critical perspectives. Some topics include gender, leisure diversity, globalization, history and contemporary issues, and multimedia and pop culture.
This book discusses leisure as a central element in being human, not as peripheral or separate from the rest of life’s meanings and relationships. Beyond teaching at the higher education level, the author has published 12 books and over 100 research articles, chapters, encyclopedia articles, and technical reports.
SECTION I: Contemporary Leisure: People and Resources
Chapter 1: The World of Leisure
Chapter 2: Leisure, Recreation, and Play
Chapter 3: Sources of Leisure Styles
Chapter 4: Leisure and the Life Course
Chapter 5: Leisure in a Diverse Society
Chapter 6: Politics and Policy
Chapter 7: Work, Leisure, and Time
SECTION II: Leisure: Past and Future
Chapter 8: The Ancient Heritage
Chapter 9: Leisure Ideals and Work Ethics
Chapter 10: Industrial America and the City
Chapter 11: From Community to Consumption
Chapter 12: Leisure and the Future
SECTION III: Forms of Leisure and Recreation
Chapter 13: Sport and Exercise
Chapter 14: Outdoor Recreation
Chapter 15: Leisure and the Arts
Chapter 16: Popular Culture and Mass Media
Chapter 17: Travel and Tourism
SECTION IV: Leisure Contexts and Resources
Chapter 18: Public Recreation: An Introduction
Chapter 19: Leisure and Education
Chapter 20: Recreation Business: The Market Sector
Chapter 21: Leisure Specialization and Subcultures
Chapter 22: Gender, Sexuality, and Leisure
Chapter 23: Leisure for Everyone
Chapter 24: Theories of Leisure: Contexts and Creation