Perspectives on Leisure : Toward a Quality Lifestyle

by Olson, Ernest G.; Finch, William J.; Piatt, Jennifer; Quattrin, Judy; Sheppard, Anthony G.; Stensrud, Carol

• ISBN13: 9780787287344
• ISBN10: 0787287342
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-09-01
• Publisher: Kendall Hunt Pub Co

Table of Contents

Perspectives on Leisure: The Profession Dedicated to Quality Living	1	(10)
Perspectives on the Language and Constructs of Leisure	11
Perspectives on the History of Recreation and Leisure	27	(41)
Perspectives on the Role of Philosophy, Religion, and Science in Leisure Services	41	(12)
Perspectives on Understanding Human Motivation for Leisure Activity	53	(12)
Perspectives on Human Development and Leisure	65	(26)
Perspectives on Work: Drudgery or Leisure	91	(8)
Perspectives on Leisure Values and Attitudes-What Are Yours?	99	(8)
Perspectives on Healthy Living: The Wellness life style	107	(18)
Perspectives on Stress	125	(18)
Perspectives on Adventure: Live Life as an Exclamation-Not as an Explanation	143	(12)
William J. Finch
Perspective on Creativity: A Key to Life Balance	155	(8)
Carol Stensrud
Perspectives on Aging and Leisure	163	(10)
Perspectives on Commercial Recreation: The Business of Leisure-Almost, but Not Quite Entirely Unlike Selling Refrigerators	173	(8)
Anthony G. Sheppard
Perspectives on Questionable Leisure	181	(10)
Jennifer Piatt
Perspectives on Leisure and the Community	191	(8)
Judy Quattrin
Perspectives on the Federal Government's Role in Recreation and Leisure Services	199	(16)
Perspectives on the Role of State and Local Government in Recreation and Leisure Services	215	(10)
Perspectives on Leisure in a Multicultural Society	225	(14)
Perspectives on Change: Taking Control of your Leisure	239	(10)
Appendix: Recreation Education Activity Pages (REAP)	249