Leisure and recreation management / George Torkildsen.

ISBN:

9780415309967

Title:

Author:

Torkildsen, George

Personal Author:

Torkildsen, George

Edition:

5th ed.

Publication Information:

New York : Routledge, 2005.

Physical Description:

x, 580 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

General Note:

Previous ed.: London: Spon, 1999.

Contents:

1. Introduction -- 2. Leisure in historical perspective -- 3. Cultural heritage and leisure -- 4. Leisure and recreation : a variety of meanings -- 5. Children's play : foundation of leisure -- 6. People's needs and leisure -- 7. Leisure and the experience society -- 8. The 'pleisure principle' -- 9. Government, the public sector and leisure -- 10. Leisure provision in the voluntary sector -- 11. Leisure provision in the commercial sector -- 12. Planning for leisure and recreation -- 13. Trends in the leisure industry -- 14. Tourism, heritage and leisure -- 15. The environment, countryside and open space -- 16. The arts, museums and libraries -- 17. Sport, physical recreation and physical activity -- 18. Management principles and foundations -- 19. Leadership and decision making -- 20. Marketing of leisure and recreation -- 21. Programming leisure and recreation services and facilities -- 22. Event management -- 23. Staffing and organizational structures.

24. Leisure and recreation management education and training -- 25. Summary, discussion and conclusions.

Subject Term:

Leisure.

Leisure -- Management.

Recreation.

Recreation -- Management.

Format:

Books

Electronic Access:

Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0651/2004051173-d.html

Publication Date:

2005

Publication Information:

New York : Routledge, 2005.

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For this new edition the book has been completely rewritten, bringing the subject up to date in line with recent developments. Key changes to the text address issues surrounding the election of a Labour Government, the National Lottery, global conditions such as the world economic climate and the Single European Market, and communication and travel advances such the Channel Tunnel. New content also covers:

play, recreation, leisure and the needs of people leisure trends, planning and government the legacy of CCT and the introduction of Best Value management, training and operational aspects of Leisure & Recreation management.

Leisure and Recreation Managementdeals with the theory of leisure studies as well as the day-to-day practicalities of managing a recreation facility, ensuring its continued success as a student textbook and a guide for the practitioner.

Author Notes

Dr George Torkildsen is a pioneer of leisure management theory

List of figures	p. vi
List of tables	p. vii
Dedication and acknowledgements	p. viii
Preface	p. ix
Part 1
1 Introduction	p. 3
2 Leisure in historical perspective	p. 10
3 Cultural heritage and leisure	p. 22
4 Leisure and recreation: a variety of meanings	p. 45
5 Children's play: foundation of leisure	p. 65
6 People's needs and leisure	p. 92
7 Leisure and the experience society	p. 108
8 The 'pleisure principle'	p. 119
Part 2
9 Government, the public sector and leisure	p. 129
10 Leisure provision in the voluntary sector	p. 164
11 Leisure provision in the commercial sector	p. 193
12 Planning for leisure and recreation	p. 225
13 Trends in the leisure industry	p. 264
Part 3
14 Tourism, heritage and leisure	p. 277
15 The environment, countryside and open space	p. 302
16 The arts, museums and libraries	p. 324
17 Sport, physical recreation and physical activity	p. 344
Part 4
18 Management principles and foundations	p. 369
19 Leadership and decision making	p. 386
20 Marketing of leisure and recreation	p. 414
21 Programming leisure and recreation services and facilities	p. 447
22 Event management	p. 466
23 Staffing and organizational structures	p. 490
24 Leisure and recreation management education and training	p. 521
25 Summary, discussion and conclusions	p. 546
Appendix	p. 559

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