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Leisure and Recreation Management

By George Torkildsen

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About the Book

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:

Leisure and Recreation Management deals 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.

Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgements. Introduction. 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. Index