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Authors: G. Torkildsen
ISBN-13: 9780415309967, ISBN-10: 0415309964
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Date Published: January 2006
Edition: REV

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Author Biography: G. Torkildsen

Book Synopsis

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.

Table of Contents

1Introduction3
2Leisure in historical perspective10
3Cultural heritage and leisure22
4Leisure and recreation : a variety of meanings45
5Children's play : foundation of leisure65
6People's needs and leisure92
7Leisure and the experience society108
8The 'pleisure principle'119
9Government, the public sector and leisure129
10Leisure provision in the voluntary sector164
11Leisure provision in the commercial sector193
12Planning for leisure and recreation225
13Trends in the leisure industry264
14Tourism, heritage and leisure277
15The environment, countryside and open space302
16The arts, museums and libraries324
17Sport, physical recreation and physical activity344
18Management principles and foundations369
19Leadership and decision making386
20Marketing of leisure and recreation414
21Programming leisure and recreation services and facilities447
22Event management466
23Staffing and organizational structures490
24Leisure and recreation management education and training521
25Summary, discussion and conclusions546

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