Issues in Recreation and Leisure: Ethical Decision Making » (1st Edition)

Donald J. McLean, PhD, is an associate professor in the department of recreation, park, and tourism administration at Western Illinois University–Quad Cities in Moline, Illinois. He has been teaching ethics classes since 1989. His interest in this area was spurred by practical experience gained through 12 years of coaching competitive rowing and founding rowing programs and clubs at the varsity, campus recreation, and community levels. He has presented papers on applied ethics at national conferences and served as guest editor for a special applied ethics issue of the Journal of Applied Recreation Research. In his own leisure time, he enjoys golfing, traveling, and boating.

Daniel G. Yoder, PhD, provided most of the case studies in this book from his experiences. Yoder is a professor in the department of recreation, park, and tourism administration at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois. He has taught at the university level for 12 years and has also worked in the leisure services field for 12 years. He is a member of the National Park and Recreation Association and of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA), having served in a number of positions with the IPRA. He is also involved in a variety of nonprofit organizations dealing with recreation and youth in his community. Yoder has served on various university judicial boards, hearing cases involving students' alleged misconduct. Besides his teaching and community involvement, he is a husband, father, part-time farmer, full-time conservationist, and avid beekeeper.

This resource for students and practitioners of leisure services management outlines a three-step process for making decisions when confronted with ethical dilemmas. Some of the commonly encountered issues addressed here include the provision of controversial leisure services such as gambling; paternalism and autonomy in therapeutic recreation; and the rationing of outdoor recreation to preserve the ecosystem. The authors teach recreation, park, and tourism administration at Western Illinois University. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Part I. Foundations
Chapter 1. The Need for Ethics in Recreation and Leisure Services More Than Meets the Eye?
Ethical Responsibilities in Recreation and Leisure Services Dealing With Ethical Issues Systematically Goal of This Book Conclusion Questions for Discussion

Chapter 2. The Human Nature of Morality Milgram's Shocking Experiment Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development DIT Scenario Conclusion Questions for Discussion

Chapter 3. Ethical Theories Consequence-Based Ethics Rule-Based Ethics Virtue Ethics Which Approach Is Right?
Conclusion Questions for Discussion

Chapter 4. Resolving Ethical Dilemmas A Courtroom Analogy Two Caveats Component One: Identifying the Moral Dilemma Component Two: Deciding What Is Praiseworthy and Blameworthy Component Three: Choosing a Moral Action Plan Applying the Model The Most Appropriate Response Conclusion Questions for Discussion

Part II. Current Issues in Leisure Services
Chapter 5. Community Recreation Sexual Harassment Safety Conflict of Interest Whistle-Blowing Conclusion Questions for Discussion

Chapter 6. Commercial Recreation Business Reciprocity Gambling Providing Controversial Leisure Services Marketing Goods and Services Conclusion Questions for Discussion

Chapter 7. Therapeutic Recreation Paternalism and Autonomy Opportunity and Leisure Confidentiality Multiple-Role Relationships Conclusion Questions for Discussion

Chapter 8. Outdoor Recreation Anthropocentricism, Biocentrism, Ecocentrism, and Theocentrism Preservation, Conservation, and Ecosystem Management Rationing Outdoor Recreation Outdoor Education and Outdoor Leadership Conclusion Questions for Discussion

Chapter 9. Tourism Tourism and Culture Sex Tourism Tourism and the Natural Environment Virtual Reality and Tourism Conclusion Questions for Discussion

Part III. Applications and a Look Ahead
Chapter 10. Professionalism and Recreation and Leisure Professionalism The Public Interest Professional Recognition for Recreation and Leisure Services Conclusion Questions for Discussion

Chapter 11. Wrapping Up and Moving On What Have We Learned?
Making a Difference in Recreation and Leisure

Chapter 12. Case Studies Funding Conflicts: Heads You Lose, Tails You Lose Pool Problems: In Over Your Head?
River Use: Rough Waters Ahead The Last Lynching: Legitimate Display or Debacle?
Athlete Conduct: Runner Stripped From Team Vacation: Granted or Not?
Resource Rationing: Happy Trails to You Sponsorship Versus Personal Beliefs: Little League, Big Problem

Appendix: Codes of Ethics Glossary References Index About the Authors