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Author Kraus, Richard G.

Title Recreation and leisure in modern society / Richard Kraus
Edition Sixth edition
Published Boston : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, c2001

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 W'PONDS  790.0973 Kra/Ral 2001  AVAILABLE
Description xiv, 384 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
Contents 1. Recreation and Leisure: The Current Scene -- 2. Basic Concepts: Philosophical Analysis of Play, Recreation, and Leisure -- 3. Early History of Recreation and Leisure -- 4. Recreation and Leisure in the Modern Era -- 5. Personal Leisure Perspectives: Motivations, Values, and Age Group Factors -- 6. Gender and Tacial/Ethnic Factors Affecting Leisure -- 7. Social Functions of Community Reaction -- 8. The Leisure-Service System: Governmental, Nonprofit, and Commercial Recreation Agencies -- 9. Specialized Leisure-Service Areas -- 10. Two Major Leisure-Service Components: Sports and Tourism -- 11. Career Opportunities and Professionalism -- 12. Philosophy of Recreation and Leisure: Future Perspectives
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Recreation -- North America.
Recreation -- North America -- History.
Leisure -- Social aspects -- North America.
Play -- North America -- Psychological aspects.
Recreation -- Vocational guidance -- North America.
Genre/Form History.
LC no. 00067856
ISBN 0763716782
Other Titles Kraus' recreation and leisure in modern society