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Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2010

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ISBN 9781492596219 (online)

ISBN 9781492573524 (PDF ebook)

ISBN 9780736082884 (print)

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From both an individual and a societal perspective, Dimensions of Leisure for Life guides students through a study of leisure as a multidisciplinary field. The book uses social sciences methods and current research, with examples from psychology, geography, anthropology, and sociology, to study leisure behavior. With contributions from 23 leading professors, the book examines the following: The concept of leisure, including the various ways in which it has been defined and described, the benefits associated with it, the scope of the leisure industry field, and the basis for studying leisure as a social science The impact of leisure on quality of life, health, physical activity and stress levels, and overall happiness and well-being The social significance of leisure, including the interaction of leisure with history, contemporary society, technology, the environment, economics, and politics and public policy The factors that influence each individual’s leisure choices and level of involvement in leisure activities, such as awareness of local options; barriers of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, or socioeconomic status; geographic distribution of leisure spaces; and maturity level and stage of development. Students will also consider the part that recreation and leisure play in their own lives. Dimensions of Leisure for Life will guide them on a search for new leisure experiences, starting with their campus and moving on to the wider community and beyond. They’ll search out the resources that are available to them, learn to recognize and challenge the obstacles to participation, and commit to a leisure plan that will meet their needs and enhance personal growth. They will also examine contemporary issues, such as active living, work-to-life balance, the environmental impact of leisure, and sustainability, and discuss how these issues could influence their leisure activity choices.

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Part I. Dimensions of Leisure -- Chapter 1. The Importance of Leisure to Individuals and Society ; Descriptions and Definitions ; Why Are Leisure and Recreation Important? ; The Ubiquitous Leisure Industry ; The Value of Leisure ; Summary ; Learning Activities ; Review Questions ; Leisure Reading ; Glossary ; References -- Chapter 2. Leisure Through a Social Science Lens ; We Are All Social Scientists ; Social Science Perspectives ; Theories to Practice ; Social Science Benefits ; Summary ; Learning Activities ; Review Questions ; Leisure Reading ; Glossary ; References -- Part II. Leisure as Part of Your Lifestyle -- Chapter 3. Leisure and Quality of Life ; Defining Quality of Life ; Individual Health and Illness Prevention ; Leisure and Work ; Social Support ; Communities and Neighborhoods ; Summary ; Learning Activities ; Review Questions ; Leisure Reading ; Glossary ; References -- Chapter 4. Leisure, Health, and Physical Activity ; Physical Activity Trends ; What Is Health? ; Parks and Recreation: Making a Difference ; Leisure and Life Stress ; Promoting Lifelong Recreation and Active Living ; Examining Factors That Influence Behavior ; Examples of Physical Activity Initiatives ; Summary ; Learning Activities ; Review Questions ; Leisure Reading ; Glossary ; References -- Chapter 5. Leisure and Well-Being ; Understanding Well-Being ; 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 ; Approaches and Strategies to Enhance the Value of Leisure for Well-Being ; Savoring Leisure ; Authentic Leisure ; Leisure Gratifications ; Mindful Leisure ; Virtuous Leisure ; Summary ; Learning Activities ; Review Questions ; Leisure Reading ; Glossary ; References --

Part III. Dimensions of Leisure in Society -- Chapter 6. Leisure History and Heritage ; Understanding Leisure From a Historical Perspective ; Evolution or Creation? ; The Importance of Fire and Its Effect on the Division of Labor ; Meanwhile, Back at the Cave... Agricultural Alternatives ; The Rise of Civilization ; Leisure in the Land of the Pharaohs ; The Emergence of Greece ; Caput Mundi: The Glory of Rome ; The Medieval Period: Castles, Churches and the Peasant Culture ; The Renaissance: A Resurgence of Classical Values ; The Industrial Revolution ; The Origins and Development of Recreational Services in the United States ; The Heritage of the National Recreation and Park Association ; Leisure, Recreation, and Quality of Life ; Summary ; Learning Activities ; Review Questions ; Leisure Readings ; Glossary ; References -- Chapter 7. Contemporary Leisure ; Do You Fit the Description of Generation Y? ; Three Types of Constraints to Leisure ; Trends in Contemporary Leisure ; Service Learning and Volunteerism ; What Have You Learned About Your Leisure and Yourself? ; Summary ; Learning Activities ; Questions ; Leisure Reading ; Glossary ; References -- Chapter 8. Leisure and Technology ; Historical and Contemporary Technologies ; Technology’s Affect on Leisure and Wellness ; Potentially Harmful Uses of Technology ; Summary ; Learning Activities ; Review Questions ; Leisure Reading ; Glossary ; References -- Chapter 9. Leisure, the Environment, and Sustainability ; An Advancing Civilization ; Conquering Managerial Challenges ; The Promise of Tourism ; Moving Toward a Sustainable Future ; Islands of Hope ; Summary ; Learning Activities ; Review Questions ; Leisure Reading ; Glossary ; References ---

Chapter 10. Economics of Leisure ; The Relationship of Economics and Leisure ; Spending Money on Leisure ; Commercial Recreation ; Municipal Recreation ; Not-for-Profit Recreation ; Summary ; Learning Activities ; Review Questions ; Leisure Reading ; Glossary ; References -- Chapter 11. Leisure, Politics, and Public Policy ; The Government’s Role in Leisure ; Federalism ; Pluralism and Public Policy ; Justification for Public Recreation and Leisure ; Summary ; Learning Activities ; Review Questions ; Leisure Reading ; Glossary ; References -- Part IV. Leisure in Your World -- Chapter 12. Campus and Community ; What Is a Microcosm? ; Exploring your Campus and Campus Recreation ; Discover Opportunities: Components of Campus Recreation ; Have a Voice & Get Involved: Volunteer and Job Opportunities on Campus ; Exploring Your Community ; Discover Opportunities in Community Recreation ; Get Involved Now and in the Future ; Summary ; Learning Activities ; Review Questions ; Leisure Reading ; Glossary ; References -- Chapter 13. Leisure for All ;People with Disabilities ; Veterans ; Older Adults ; Location and Income ; Leisure and Segments of Society ; Ethnicity and Race ; Immigrants, Culture, and Religion ; Summary ; Learning Activities ; Review Questions ; Leisure Reading ; Glossary ; References --

Chapter 14. 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 ; Leisure Reading ; Glossary ; References -- Chapter 15. Leisure Through the Life Span ; Life Span Concepts ; Piaget’s Four Stages of Development ; Social Development and Leisure Development ; Summary ; Learning Activities ; Review Questions ; Leisure Reading ; Glossary ; References -- Chapter 16. 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 ; Leisure Reading ; Glossary ; References