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Leisure and recreation management / George Torkildsen.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: London ; New York : Routledge, 2005Edition: Fifth editionDescription: x, 580 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0415309956
  • 9780415309950
  • 0415309964
  • 9780415309967
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 790.069 22
LOC classification:
  • GV181.5 .T67 2005
Contents:
Preface and Acknowledgements -- Introduction, Structure and Significance of the Book -- Leisure - Towards a Philosophy and Understanding of its Evolution -- Play -- Recreation -- Leisure and the Needs of People -- Leisure: Factors Which Influence Participation -- The Leisure "Product" -- Planning for Leisure -- Trends in the Leisure Industry -- Leisure Provision in the Public Sector -- Leisure Provision in the Voluntary Sector -- Leisure Provision in the Commercial Sector -- Management -- Programming Leisure and Recreation Services and Facilities -- Performance Appraisal Based on Management by Objectives -- Marketing of Leisure and Recreation -- Organization of Major Events -- Staffing in Leisure Services -- Leisure and Recreation Management Education and Training -- Towards Effective Leisure and Recreation Management: Some Conclusions -- A Value Based Service -- Answer Guidelines.
Summary: "This revised and updated edition reflects the changes that have taken place within the field of leisure and recreation management in recent years. Issues such as social inclusion, cultural strategy, and exercise for health have risen to the top of the policy agenda. Commercial pressures, changes in the voluntary and public sector, and emerging leisure professions such as sports development and playwork are all profoundly influencing the professional landscape."--Publisher description.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 563-575) and index.

Preface and Acknowledgements -- Introduction, Structure and Significance of the Book -- Leisure - Towards a Philosophy and Understanding of its Evolution -- Play -- Recreation -- Leisure and the Needs of People -- Leisure: Factors Which Influence Participation -- The Leisure "Product" -- Planning for Leisure -- Trends in the Leisure Industry -- Leisure Provision in the Public Sector -- Leisure Provision in the Voluntary Sector -- Leisure Provision in the Commercial Sector -- Management -- Programming Leisure and Recreation Services and Facilities -- Performance Appraisal Based on Management by Objectives -- Marketing of Leisure and Recreation -- Organization of Major Events -- Staffing in Leisure Services -- Leisure and Recreation Management Education and Training -- Towards Effective Leisure and Recreation Management: Some Conclusions -- A Value Based Service -- Answer Guidelines.

"This revised and updated edition reflects the changes that have taken place within the field of leisure and recreation management in recent years. Issues such as social inclusion, cultural strategy, and exercise for health have risen to the top of the policy agenda. Commercial pressures, changes in the voluntary and public sector, and emerging leisure professions such as sports development and playwork are all profoundly influencing the professional landscape."--Publisher description.

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