Kraus' Recreation & Leisure in Modern Society / Edition 11

by Daniel McLean, Amy Hurd, Denise M. Anderson

Overview

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Reorganized and streamlined to enhance learning outcomes, the eleventh edition of Kraus' Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society provides a detailed introduction to the history, developments, and current trends in leisure studies. The Eleventh Edition focuses on the challenges and opportunities impacting the profession—including dramatic demographic changes, new technologies, and innovations in marketing—through an array of pedagogical features, including engaging sidebars and case studies addressing contemporary issues.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781284106817
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	09/08/2017
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	312
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

University of Nevada, Las Vegas


Illinois State University


Associate Professor, Clemson University

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Foundations of Recreation and Leisure
Chapter 2 Leisure Motivation
Chapter 3 Sociocultural Factors Affecting Leisure
Chapter 4 History of Recreation and Leisure
Chapter 5 Social Functions of Community Recreation
Chapter 6 The Leisure-Service System
Chapter 7 Specialized Leisure-Service Areas
Chapter 8 Travel and Tourism
Chapter 9 Sport as Leisure
Chapter 10 Leisure as a Profession
Chapter 11 Future Perspectives