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Book SynopsisDimensions of Leisure for Life, Second Edition With HKPropel Access, guides students through a study of leisure from both individual and societal perspectives. The editors and contributors, all key experts in the field, use social science methods and current research to study the multidisciplinary field of leisure and its practical applications. Relevant career opportunities within the broad scope of the leisure services delivery system are also presented. The text emphasizes inclusivity and prepares students and professionals to incorporate inclusive practices into their work.
Part I of
Dimensions of Leisure for Life, Second Edition, examines the broad dimensions of leisure and its related industries. It looks at leisure as a social science and analyzes its societal value. Part II discusses how individual dimensions of leisure affect a person’s quality of life, physical and mental health, and level of physical activity. Part III details how recreation h
Table of ContentsPart I: Dimensions of LeisureChapter 1. Importance of Leisure to Individuals and Society
Descriptions and Definitions
Importance of Leisure and Recreation for Individuals and Society
Value of a Leisure Ethic
Areas of the Leisure Industry
Summary
Learning Activities
Review Questions
Chapter 2. Leisure Through a Social Science Lens
We Are All Social Scientists
Benefits of Social Science
Social Science Perspectives
Connecting the Social Sciences to Leisure
Summary
Learning Activities
Review Questions
Part II: Leisure as Part of Your LifestyleChapter 3. Leisure and Quality of Life
What Is Quality of Life?
The Connection Between Leisure and Quality of Life
Strategies for Enhancing Quality of Life Through Leisure
Summary
Learning Activities
Review Questions
Chapter 4. Leisure, Health, and Physical Activity
Physical Activity Trends
What Is Health?
Park and Recreation: Making a Difference
Leisure and Life Stress
Promoting Lifelong Physical Health Through Recreation and Leisure
Examining Factors That Influence Behavior
Strategies and Examples of Enhancing Physical Health Through Leisure
Summary
Learning Activities
Review Questions
Chapter 5. Leisure and Well-Being
Understanding Well-Being and Mental Health
Stress and Well-Being: The Important Role of Coping
Managing Stress to Enhance Well-Being
Participating in Meaningful Leisure to Enhance Well-Being
Determinants of Happiness
Leisure Choices That Undermine Well-Being
Strategies for Enhancing Mental Health and Well-Being Through Leisure
Summary
Learning Activities
Review Questions
Part III: Dimensions of Leisure in SocietyChapter 6. Leisure History and Heritage
Understanding Leisure From a Historical Perspective
The Primacy of Leisure
Importance of Fire and Its Effect on the Division of Labor
Agricultural Alternatives
Rise of Civilization
Leisure in the Land of the Pharaohs
Emergence of Greece
Caput Mundi: The Glory of Rome
Medieval Period: Castles, Churches, and the Peasant Culture
Renaissance: A Resurgence of Classical Values
Industrial Revolution
Origins and Development of Recreational Services in the United States
Heritage of the National Recreation and Park Association
Leisure, Recreation, and Quality of Life
Summary
Learning Activity
Review Questions
Chapter 7. Contemporary Leisure
Generations
Ways of Seeing, Ways of Knowing
Defining Popular and Culture: Historical and Sociological Views
Summary
Learning Activities
Review Questions
Chapter 8. Leisure and Family Life
Families in Society
Family Functions That Support Health and Well-Being in Society
Who Are Families?
Using Leisure to Increase Families’ Health
Creating Maintenance and Growth Connection Experiences in Family Leisure
Summary
Learning Activities
Review Questions
Chapter 9. An Introduction to Digital Leisure
The Role of Digital Technologies in Our Leisure Time
The Role of Digital Technologies in Shaping Identity
The Creepiness of Digital Technologies on Our Bodies
The Impact of Digital Technologies on Our Social Lives
Equitability of Digital Leisure Spaces
Big Brother Watching During Our Leisure Time
Summary
Learning Activities
Review Questions
Chapter 10. Leisure, Natural Landscapes, and Sustainability
Changing Landscapes in North America
Managerial Challenges
Moving Toward a Sustainable Future
Moving Beyond Islands of Hope
Summary
Learning Activities
Review Questions
Chapter 11. Leisure Economics
Leisure Economics: An Illustration
Economic Foundations
Leisure Economics and Its Importance
Economic Impact Within the Predominant Leisure Service Delivery Models
Leisure Trends: Economic Implications
Summary
Learning Activities
Review Questions
Chapter 12. Leisure, Politics, and Public Policy
Governmental Role in Leisure
Federalism
Pluralism and Public Policy
Justification for Public Recreation and Leisure
Summary
Learning Activities
Review Questions
Part IV: Leisure in Your WorldChapter 13. Campus and Community
What Is a Microcosm?
Explore Your Campus and Campus Recreation
Discover Opportunities: Components of Campus Recreation
Technology and Campus Recreation
Have a Voice and Get Involved: Volunteer and Job Opportunities on Campus
Explore Your Community
Discover Opportunities in Community Recreation
Summary
Learning Activities
Review Questions
Chapter 14. Leisure for All
People With Disabilities
Older Adults
Sports
Location and Income
Leisure and Segments of Society
Summary
Learning Activities
Review Questions
Chapter 15. Leisure and Geography
Spatial Distribution of Leisure Places
Development of Leisure Places
Leisure Travel and Transportation
Impacts of Leisure on Places
Positive Impacts of Leisure Development
Negative Impacts of Leisure Development
Climate Change and Leisure
Summary
Learning Activities
Review Questions
Chapter 16. Leisure Across the Life Span
Life Span Concepts
Introduction to Developmental Theory
Developmental Aspects and Leisure Participation Across the Life Span
Summary
Learning Activities
Review Questions
Chapter 17. Charting Your Course
Whose Life Is This, Anyway?
Changing Obstacles Into Opportunities
Finding Resources
Form an Action Plan
Monitor, Evaluate, and Modify Your Leisure Experience
Summary
Learning Activities
Review Questions
