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Leisure and Recreation Management.

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Title/Author:	Leisure and Recreation Management./
Author:	Torkildsen, George.
Description:	1 online resource (643 pages)
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ISBN:	9780203401651

Leisure and Recreation Management.
Torkildsen, George.

Leisure and Recreation Management. - 5th ed. - 1 online resource (643 pages)

Book Cover -- Half-Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Figures -- Tables -- Dedication and acknowledgements -- Preface -- Part 1 -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Leisure in historical perspective -- Chapter 3: Cultural heritage and leisure -- Chapter 4: Leisure and recreation: a variety of meanings -- Chapter 5: Children's play: foundation of leisure -- Chapter 6: People's needs and leisure -- Chapter 7: Leisure and the experience society -- Chapter 8: The 'pleisure principle' -- Chapter 9: Government, the public sector and leisure -- Chapter 10: Leisure provision in the voluntary sector -- Chapter 11: Leisure provision in the commercial sector -- Chapter 12: Planning for leisure and recreation -- Chapter 13: Trends in the leisure industry -- Chapter 14: Tourism, heritage and leisure -- Chapter 15: The environment, countryside and open space -- Chapter 16: The arts, museums and libraries -- Chapter 17: Sport, physical recreation and physical activity -- Chapter 18: Management principles and foundations -- Chapter 19: Leadership and decision making -- Chapter 20: Marketing of leisure and recreation -- Chapter 21: Programming leisure and recreation services and facilities -- Chapter 22: Event management -- Chapter 23: Staffing and organizational structures -- Chapter 24: Leisure and recreation management education and training -- Chapter 25: Summary, discussion and conclusions -- Appendix -- References -- Index.

This revised and updated edition reflects the changes that have taken place within the field of leisure and recreation management in recent years. Issues such as social inclusion, cultural strategy, exercise for health have risen to the top of the policy agenda. Commercial pressures, changes in the voluntary and public sector and emerging leisure professions such as sports development and playwork are all profoundly influencing the professional landscape. Leisure and Recreation Management is the only book to cover leisure history, key leisure concepts, trends, provision, management practices and operational issues in one comprehensive volume.; Leisure and Cultural Heritage - the social and historic factors shaping current leisure Themes in Leisure, Recreation and Play - understanding leisure as a social Leisure Planning and Provision - in the Public, voluntary and commercial sectors Leisure Products - exploring the key areas of tourism, the countryside, the arts, and sport Leisure Management - principles and practice for leadership, staffing, training, programming, event management, leisure marketing and more Exploring every key concept and innovation, and with more student-friendly textbook features than ever before, Leisure and Recreation Management is essential reading for student and professional interested in the theory and practice of managing leisure and recreation services and facilities.

ISBN: 9780203401651Index Terms--Genre/Form:

554714
Electronic books.

Dewey Class. No.: 790.069

Leisure and Recreation Management.
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