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Author:   Ernest G Olson
Publisher:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Imprint:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 27.90cm
ISBN:  

9780757549083

ISBN 10:   075754908
Pages:   308
Publication Date:   10 January 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Chapter 1 Perspectives on Leisure: The Profession Dedicated to Quality Living This chapter sets the tone of the book. It discusses the importance of recreation and leisure from various perspectives. It looks at the contributions recreation and leisure make to the economy, to the individual, and to society in general. Chapter 2 Perspectives on the Language and Constructs of Leisure Ernest G. Olson and Hunter Merritt In this chapter several important terms are introduced. They include: leisure, play, recreation, games, and work. This chapter is a survey of classical and contemporary definitions. It includes reference to Flow and EllisO Arousal Theory. Chapter 3 Perspectives on the History of Recreation and Leisure The thrust of this chapter is to demonstrate that recreation, play, and leisure have historical roots and an unbroken time line from prehistory. Topics covered in this chapter include: Origins of the play movement, social reforms influencing the recreation movement, early twentieth century, second decade of the 20th century, the decade after WWI, the Great Depression, recreation during and following WWII, the decades of the 50's and 60's, the decades of the 70's and 80's, the decade of the 90's to the present. Chapter 4 Perspectives on the Role of Philosophy, Religion, and Science in Leisure Services This chapter makes a clear distinction between philosophy and science. It touches upon classical philosophies and encourages the student to create his/her own philosophy using the subsets of philosophical thinking. It also examines the nature of science and how science contributes to our understanding of leisure. Chapter 5 Perspectives on Human Motivation for Leisure Activity Ernest G. Olson with Lisa Jorgensen This chapter tries to answer the question, OWhy do we choose the leisure activities that we choose, and what accounts for our level of involvement in such activities?O Motivation for leisure as viewed from a physiological perspective, a psychological perspective, as well as related points of view are examined. Chapter 6 Perspectives on Human Development and Leisure This chapter examines the epigenetic nature of human development and the role of leisure and its concomitants in physical, emotional, psychological, and social development. Chapter 7 Perspectives on Work: Leisure or Drudgery Ernest G. Olson with Katherine Martinez This chapter explores the idea that work can be viewed from multiple perspectives. It also examines ways and means of selecting employment that can afford an individual with some of the benefits of leisure. The idea that leisure and work are not mutually exclusive ideas is also examined. Chapter 8 Perspectives on Leisure Values and AttitudesNWhat Are Yours? Jennifer Piatt This chapter explores value clarification, value assessment, and the role of values in developing a leisure lifestyle. Chapter 9 Perspectives on Wellness and Leisure Jennifer Piatt and Arlene Krause This chapter focuses on the importance of wellness in a leisure lifestyle; components of physical fitness; preserving the special senses; and diet and nutrition for a wellness and a leisure lifestyle. Chapter 10 Perspectives on Stress This chapter examines the nature of stress from physical, social, and mental perspectives and its deleterious impact on leisure; ways and means of coping with distress in a personOs life are explored; the special role that play and humor has in preventing stress is examined. Chapter 11 Perspectives

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