Leisure and Recreation Management

Name: Leisure and Recreation Management
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ISBN: 9780415309967

ISBN-10: 0415309964

ISBN-13: 9780415309967

Edition: 5th 2005 (Revised)

Authors: George Torkildsen

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'Leisure and Recreation Management' is essential reading for anyone interested in exploring both the theory and the practicalities of managing leisure and recreational facilities.

Book details

List price: $67.95
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 6/23/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 579
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.50" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.486
Language: English



List of figures


List of tables


Dedication and acknowledgements


Preface






Introduction



Leisure in historical perspective



Cultural heritage and leisure



Leisure and recreation: a variety of meanings



Children's play: foundation of leisure



People's needs and leisure



Leisure and the experience society



The 'pleisure principle'






Government, the public sector and leisure



Leisure provision in the voluntary sector



Leisure provision in the commercial sector



Planning for leisure and recreation



Trends in the leisure industry






Tourism, heritage and leisure



The environment, countryside and open space



The arts, museums and libraries



Sport, physical recreation and physical activity






Management principles and foundations



Leadership and decision making



Marketing of leisure and recreation



Programming leisure and recreation services and facilities



Event management



Staffing and organizational structures



Leisure and recreation management education and training



Summary, discussion and conclusions


Appendix