Kraus Recreation Leisure in Modern Society 11th Edition Daniel McLean PhD Amy Hurd PhD CPRE , Denise Anderson 1284106810 9781284106817

Instant download Kraus Recreation Leisure in Modern Society 11th Edition Daniel D. McLean PhD Amy R. Hurd PhD CPRE & Denise M. Anderson PhD pdf, docx, kindle format all chapters after payment. 1284106810, 9781284106817

Product details:

ISBN 10: 1284106810
ISBN 13: 9781284106817
Author: Daniel McLean

The Eleventh Edition of Kraus’ Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society provides a detailed introduction to the history, developments, and current trends in leisure studies. It addresses contemporary issues facing the recreation and leisure profession and focuses on challenges and opportunities that impact the profession now as well as years from now. Extensive research into emerging trends helps support the text and provide insights into the future.

Table of contents:

1 Foundations of Recreation and Leisure

Introduction

Varied Views of Recreation and Leisure

An Analysis of Play, Recreation and Leisure

The Meaning of Play

Early Theories of Play

Concepts of Play in Modern Society

Psychological Analysis of Play

The Meaning of Leisure: Six Views

The Meaning of Recreation

Contemporary Definitions of Recreation

Relationships Among Play, Leisure, and Recreation

Summary

Questions for Class Discussion or Essay Examination

Endnotes

2 Leisure Motivation

Introduction

Motivation: What Is It?

Physical Motivators

Social Motivators

Psychological Motivators

Emotional Motivators

Serious Leisure

Taboo Recreation

Summary

Questions for Class Discussion or Essay Examination

Endnotes

3 Sociocultural Factors Affecting Leisure

Introduction

Age Factors Influencing Leisure

Gender Factors Influencing Leisure

Sexual Orientation Factors Influencing Leisure

Race and Ethnicity Factors Influencing Leisure

Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Leisure

Progress in the New Millennium

Summary

Questions for Class Discussion or Essay Examination

Endnotes

4 History of Recreation and Leisure

Introduction

The Play of Early Societies

Origins of Games and Sport

Recreation and Leisure in Ancient Civilizations

Early Christian Era: Dark and Middle Ages

The Renaissance

Influence of the Protestant Reformation

Recreation in America: The Colonial Period

Nineteenth-Century Changes: Impact of the Industrial Revolution

Changing Attitudes Toward Play

Growth of Commercial Amusements

Effects of Racial and Ethnic Discrimination

Recreation and Parks: Early Twentieth Century

Emergence of the Recreation Movement: Three Pioneers

Emerging New Lifestyles

Public Concerns about the Use of Leisure

Major Forces Promoting Organized Recreation Services

Impact of the Great Depression

A Nation at War

Post-World War II Expectations

Expansion of Recreation and Leisure

Trends in Program Sponsorship

Meeting Age-Group Needs

Counterculture: Youths in Rebellion

Drives For Equality By Disadvantaged Groups

Austerity and Fiscal Cutbacks: 1970S and 1980S

Expansion of Other Recreation Programs

Trends in the 1990S and Early Twenty-First Century

Recreation and Wellness Revisited

Summary

Questions for Class Discussion

Endnotes

5 Social Functions of Community Recreation

Introduction

Emphasis on Community Benefits

Function 1: Enriching the Quality of Life

Function 2: Contributing to Personal Development

Function 3: Making the Community a More Attractive Place to Live and Visit

Function 4: Providing Positive Opportunities for Youth Development

Function 5: Educating and Uniting Community Members

Function 6: Strengthening Neighborhood and Community Ties

Function 7: Meeting the Needs of Special Populations

Function 8: Maintaining Economic Health and Community Stability

Function 9: Enriching Community Cultural Life

Function 10: Promoting Health and Wellness

Summary

Questions for Class Discussion or Essay Examination

Endnotes

6 The Leisure-Service System

Introduction

Key Elements in the Leisure-Service System

Public Recreation, Park, and Leisure Services

Role of the Federal Government

Recreation-Related Functions of State Governments

The Role of County and Local Governments

Municipal Recreation and Park Departments

Nonprofit Organizations: Organizing the Voluntary Sector

Types of Nonprofit Youth-Serving Agencies

Commercial Recreation

Differences and Similarities Among Agencies

Partnerships Among Major Leisure-Service Agencies

Summary

Questions for Class Discussion or Essay Examination

Endnotes

7 Specialized Leisure-Service Areas

Introduction

Therapeutic Recreation Service

Armed Forces Recreation

Employee Services and Recreation Programs

Campus Recreation

Private-Membership Recreation Organizations

Comparisons Among Special-Focus Agencies

Summary

Questions for Class Discussion or Essay Examination

Endnotes

8 Travel and Tourism

Introduction

Scope of Tourism

Tourism Types

Technology and Tourism

Summary

Questions for Class Discussion or Essay Examination

Endnotes

9 Sport as Leisure

Introduction

Sport as Popular Recreation

Patterns of Sport Involvement

Team Sport Participation

Sport Spectators

Emergence of Sport as a Reflection of Society

Future Trends in Sport

Summary

Questions for Class Discussion or Essay Examination

Endnotes

10 Leisure as a Profession

Introduction

Recreation as a Career

Professional Identification in Recreation

Need for a Sound Philosophical Basis

Operational Philosophies of Recreation and Leisure

Summary

Questions for Class Discussion or Essay Examination

Endnotes

11 Future Perspectives

Introduction

Key Rationale Guiding Leisure-Service Delivery Today

Facing the Challenge of the Future

Efforts to Predict the Future

Challenges and Strategies for the Future

Technology and Time

Leisure Issues in the Twenty-First Century

Summary

Questions for Class Discussion or Essay Examination

Endnotes

People also search:

kraus’ recreation & leisure in modern society

kraus’ recreation and leisure in modern society pdf

kraus’ recreation and leisure in modern society

what is a leisure society