Kraus' recreation and leisure in modern society / Daniel D. McLean, Amy R. Hurd, Nancy Brattain Rogers.

Author/creator McLean, Daniel D.
Other author Hurd, Amy R.
Other author Rogers, Nancy Brattain.
Other author Kraus, Richard G.
Format Book
Edition7th ed.
Publication InfoSudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, ©2005.
Descriptionxii, 364 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects
Recreation--North America.
Recreation--North America. --History.
Leisure--Social aspects. --North America.
Play--North America. --Psychological aspects.
Recreation--Vocational guidance. --North America.

Portion of title Recreation and leisure in modern society
Contents 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.
General noteRev. ed. of: Recreation and leisure in modern society / Richard Kraus. 6th ed. c2001.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2004008095
ISBN0763707562 (alk. paper)