Authors: G. Torkildsen
ISBN-13: 9780415309950, ISBN-10: 0415309956
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Date Published: January 2006
Edition: REV
For this new edition the book has been completely rewritten, bringing the subject up to date in line with recent developments. Key changes to the text address issues surrounding the election of a Labour Government, the National Lottery, global conditions such as the world economic climate and the Single European Market, and communication and travel advances such the Channel Tunnel. New content also covers:
• *play, recreation, leisure and the needs of people
• *leisure trends, planning and government
• *the legacy of CCT and the introduction of Best Value
• *management, training and operational aspects of Leisure & Recreation management.
Leisure and Recreation Management deals with the theory of leisure studies as well as the day-to-day practicalities of managing a recreation facility, ensuring its continued success as a student textbook and a guide for the practitioner.
1 | Introduction | 3 |
2 | Leisure in historical perspective | 10 |
3 | Cultural heritage and leisure | 22 |
4 | Leisure and recreation : a variety of meanings | 45 |
5 | Children's play : foundation of leisure | 65 |
6 | People's needs and leisure | 92 |
7 | Leisure and the experience society | 108 |
8 | The 'pleisure principle' | 119 |
9 | Government, the public sector and leisure | 129 |
10 | Leisure provision in the voluntary sector | 164 |
11 | Leisure provision in the commercial sector | 193 |
12 | Planning for leisure and recreation | 225 |
13 | Trends in the leisure industry | 264 |
14 | Tourism, heritage and leisure | 277 |
15 | The environment, countryside and open space | 302 |
16 | The arts, museums and libraries | 324 |
17 | Sport, physical recreation and physical activity | 344 |
18 | Management principles and foundations | 369 |
19 | Leadership and decision making | 386 |
20 | Marketing of leisure and recreation | 414 |
21 | Programming leisure and recreation services and facilities | 447 |
22 | Event management | 466 |
23 | Staffing and organizational structures | 490 |
24 | Leisure and recreation management education and training | 521 |
25 | Summary, discussion and conclusions | 546 |