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Leisure

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ISBN-10: 0131105612

ISBN-13: 9780131105614

Edition: 3rd 1996

Authors: John R. Kelly

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Kelly's Leisure, 3/e, offers a unique approach to the study of Leisure and Recreation by including historical and philosophical backgrounds relevant to the subject matter. An ``issues-orientation'' with psychological, sociological, economic, geographical, and anthropological material stimulates thought and discussion. Current research and statistics on various forms of leisure are combined with qualitative and case-study material to explore the meanings and orientations of leisure. Other unique content includes chapters on specific kinds of leisure such as sport, education, travel, commercial provisions, popular culture, mass media, the arts, outdoor recreation, tourism, and public…    
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Book details

List price: $63.00
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 1996
Publisher: Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 448
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.738
Language: English

Preface
Contemporary Leisure: People and Resources
The World of Leisure
Leisure, Recreation, and Play
Sources of Leisure Styles
Leisure and the Life Course
Leisure in a Diverse Society
Politics and Policy
Work and Time
Leisure: Past and Future
The Ancient Heritage
Leisure Ideals and Work Ethics
Industrial America and the City
From Community to Consumption
Leisure and the Future
Forms of Leisure and Recreation
Sport and Exercise
Outdoor Recreation
Leisure and the Arts
Popular Culture and Mass Media
Travel and Tourism
Leisure Contexts and Resources
Public Recreation: An Introduction
Leisure and Education
Recreation Business: The Market Sector
Leisure Specialization and Subcultures
Sexuality and Leisure
Leisure for Everyone
Theories of Leisure: Freedom and Meaning
Index