Kraus' Recreation and Leisure in Modern SocietyKraus' Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society, Ninth Edition provides a detailed overview of the history, developments, and current trends in leisure studies. This text addressed contemporary issues facing the recreation and leisure profession and focuses on challenges and opportunities that will impact the profession over the next 5 to 20 years. Extensive research into emerging trends helps support the text and provide insights into the future. |
Contents
Philosophical Analysis of Play Recreation | 23 |
Psychological Analysis of Play | 29 |
The Meaning of Recreation | 38 |
Relationships Among Play Leisure and Recreation | 44 |
Recreation and Leisure in the Modern Era | 91 |
5 | 116 |
Sociocultural Factors Affecting Leisure | 147 |
Sexual Orientation Factors Influencing Leisure | 155 |
Need for a Coherent Philosophy of Service | 191 |
RecreationRelated Functions of State Governments | 203 |
Public Recreation and Parks in Canada | 212 |
Commercial Recreation | 223 |
Summary | 229 |
Sports and Tourism | 271 |
Career Opportunities and Professionalism | 299 |
Current Level of Professional Status | 315 |
Social Functions of Community Recreation | 167 |
Preventing Antisocial Uses of Free Time | 175 |
Meeting the Needs of Special Populations | 184 |
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