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Leisure in a changing America : trends and issues for the 21st century / Richard Kraus

By: Publication details: Boston, Mass. : Allyn and Bacon, c2000Edition: 2nd edDescription: xiii, 397 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0205314562
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 790.0135 KRA
Contents:
Preface. - 1. Contemporary Leisure: Trends, Concepts, and Values. - 2. Leisure in America: The Post-War Years. - 3. Challenge and Change at Century's End. - 4. The Leisure-Service System Today. - 5. Forecasting the Future: Trends and Issues. - 6. People I : Demographic Trends Affecting Leisure. - 7. People II : Racial and Ethnic Influences on Leisure. - 8. People III : Gender, Sex, and Leisure Lifestyles. - 9. Pastimes I : Sports in Contemporary Life. - 10. Pastimes II : Outdoor Recreation, Travel and Tourism. - 11. Pastimes III : Popular Culture-Arts and Entertainment, Television, and Hobbies. - 12. The Commodification of Leisure. - 13. Environmental Trends and Issues. - 14. Charting the Future: Challenges for the Leisure-Service System.- Appendix A: Survey of Leisure-Service Educators. - Appendix B. Suggested Course Materials. - Bibliography. - Photo Credits. - Index.
Summary: ...While retaining the strong emphasis on multiculturalism and issues of gender, disability, and social class, the book also places heavy emphasis on the growing role of technology, the commodification of leisure, and environmental needs and policies. Predictions for the future are examined in detail, including the trend in the American economy that threatens to create a society of leisure 'have' and 'have-nots' through business downsizing and technological job displacement. - Preface
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Preface. - 1. Contemporary Leisure: Trends, Concepts, and Values. - 2. Leisure in America: The Post-War Years. - 3. Challenge and Change at Century's End. - 4. The Leisure-Service System Today. - 5. Forecasting the Future: Trends and Issues. - 6. People I : Demographic Trends Affecting Leisure. - 7. People II : Racial and Ethnic Influences on Leisure. - 8. People III : Gender, Sex, and Leisure Lifestyles. - 9. Pastimes I : Sports in Contemporary Life. - 10. Pastimes II : Outdoor Recreation, Travel and Tourism. - 11. Pastimes III : Popular Culture-Arts and Entertainment, Television, and Hobbies. - 12. The Commodification of Leisure. - 13. Environmental Trends and Issues. - 14. Charting the Future: Challenges for the Leisure-Service System.- Appendix A: Survey of Leisure-Service Educators. - Appendix B. Suggested Course Materials. - Bibliography. - Photo Credits. - Index.

...While retaining the strong emphasis on multiculturalism and issues of gender, disability, and social class, the book also places heavy emphasis on the growing role of technology, the commodification of leisure, and environmental needs and policies. Predictions for the future are examined in detail, including the trend in the American economy that threatens to create a society of leisure 'have' and 'have-nots' through business downsizing and technological job displacement. - Preface