Perspectives on Leisure: Toward a Quality Lifestyle

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Häftad, Engelska, 2008

Av Ernest G Olson, Olson,

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Utgivningsdatum2008-01-10
Mått216 x 279 x 16 mm
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor310
Upplaga2
FörlagKendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
ISBN9780757549083

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Chapter 1Perspectives on Leisure: The Profession Dedicated to Quality LivingThis 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 2Perspectives on the Language and Constructs of LeisureErnest G. Olson and Hunter MerrittIn 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 EllisÕ Arousal Theory.Chapter 3Perspectives on the History of Recreation and LeisureThe 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 4Perspectives on the Role of Philosophy, Religion, andScience in Leisure ServicesThis 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 5Perspectives on Human Motivation for Leisure ActivityErnest G. Olson with Lisa JorgensenThis chapter tries to answer the question, ÒWhy do we choose the leisure activities that we choose, and what accounts for our level of involvement in such activities?Ó Motivation for leisure as viewed from a physiological perspective, a psychological perspective, as well as related points of view are examined.Chapter 6Perspectives on Human Development and LeisureThis chapter examines the epigenetic nature of human development and the role of leisure and its concomitants in physical, emotional, psychological, and social development.Chapter 7Perspectives on Work: Leisure or DrudgeryErnest G. Olson with Katherine MartinezThis 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 8Perspectives on Leisure Values and AttitudesÑWhat Are Yours?Jennifer PiattThis chapter explores value clarification, value assessment, and the role of values in developing a leisure lifestyle.Chapter 9Perspectives on Wellness and LeisureJennifer Piatt and Arlene KrauseThis 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 10Perspectives on StressThis 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 personÕs life are explored; the special role that play and humor has in preventing stress is examined.Chapter 11Perspectives