Issues in Recreation and Leisure Ethical Decision Making

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ISBN: 9780736043991

ISBN-10: 0736043993

ISBN-13: 9780736043991

Edition: 2005

Authors: Donald J. McLean, Daniel G. Yoder

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Learning to resolve a dilemma ethically is a complex skill that recreation leaders and managers must learn in order to be successful, because they face ethical issues every day. They must ask themselves, "What is the right thing to do in this situation?" "Is my decision ethical for everyone involved?" "How will my decision affect each of the stakeholders-and my career?"Teaching applied ethics requires an understanding of how moral dilemmas can be justly resolved as well as techniques and approaches to accomplish these goals. Issues in Recreation and Leisure: Ethical Decision Making guides students though this complex process of resolving real-life recreation dilemmas by presenting… activities, techniques, and a field-tested three-step process. This process helps students develop sound approaches to dealing with contemporary issues in leisure and recreation.In addition, this text contains the following features:--Thematic chapters that address current major issues in recreation management, therapeutic recreation, outdoor recreation, tourism, and culture so that students can comprehend the range of issues in these diverse areas of recreation-Eight case studies based on current dilemmas from a variety of recreation and leisure settings, providing students with valuable practice in applying the three-step method for resolving ethical dilemmas-Learning activities in each chapter that help students apply leisure philosophy to resolve dilemmasPart Iexplores ethics in leisure services and examines how dilemmas are naturally solved. It covers ethical theory and introduces a three-step method that can be widely applied. Students learn how recreation professionals worked through an actual dilemma and how their problem-solving strategies affect their solutions and their careers.Part IIpresents real-life dilemmas common to a variety of leisure management areas, ethical issues in therapeutic recreation, and problems in outdoor education. The authors also tackle various issues surrounding tourism, including culture, sex tourism, the natural environment, and virtual tourism.Part IIIcontains a consideration of professionalism in parks and recreation and related fields, a peek into the future, and eight contemporary case studies drawn from leisure services fields. These case studies test students' abilities to apply ethical problem solving by using the three-step method presented earlier in the book. The studies present issues in four major areas of recreation and leisure.Issues in Recreation and Leisure: Ethical Decision Making provides new insights into the recreation and leisure profession. It comes with a flexible format that can be used for one- to three-credit-hour courses in recreation issues. It arms students with the theory and knowledge they need for ethically resolving dilemmas. As such, it prepares them to make a difference as effective leisure service providers.

Book details

List price: $54.00
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 7/13/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.02" long x 0.67" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments



Foundations



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



The Human Nature of Morality


Milgram's Shocking Experiment


Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development


Conclusion


Questions for Discussion



Ethical Theories


Consequence-Based Ethics


Rule-Based Ethics


Virtue-Based Ethics


Which Approach Is Right?


Conclusion


Questions for Discussion



Resolving Ethical Dilemmas


A Courtroom Analogy


Two Caveats



Identifying the Moral Dilemma



Deciding What Is Praiseworthy and Blameworthy



Choosing a Moral Action Plan


Applying the Model


The Most Appropriate Response


Conclusion


Questions for Discussion



Current Issues in Leisure Services



Community Recreation


Sexual Harassment


Safety


Conflict of Interest


Whistle-Blowing


Conclusion


Questions for Discussion



Commercial Recreation


Business Reciprocity


Gambling


Providing Controversial Leisure Services


Marketing Goods and Services


Conclusion


Questions for Discussion



Therapeutic Recreation


Paternalism and Autonomy


Opportunity and Leisure


Confidentiality


Multiple-Role Relationships


Conclusion


Questions for Discussion



Outdoor Recreation


Anthropocentrism, Biocentrism, Ecocentrism, and Theocentrism


Preservation, Conservation, and Ecosystem Management


Rationing Outdoor Recreation


Outdoor Education and Outdoor Leadership


Conclusion


Questions for Discussion



Tourism


Tourism and Culture


Sex Tourism


Tourism and the Natural Environment


Virtual Reality and Tourism


Conclusion


Questions for Discussion



Applications and a Look Ahead



Professionalism and Recreation and Leisure


Professionalism


The Public Interest


Professional Recognition for Recreation and Leisure Services


Conclusion


Questions for Discussion



Wrapping Up and Moving On


What Have We Learned?


Making a Difference in Recreation and Leisure



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



Codes of Ethics


Glossary


References


Index


About the Authors