{"product_id":"dimensions-of-leisure-for-life-2nd-edition-epub","title":"Dimensions of Leisure for Life 2nd Edition epub","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-editor\" id=\"display-editor\"\u003eEditor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-ancillaries\" id=\"display-ancillaries\"\u003eAncillaries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions of Leisure for Life, Second Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart I of \u003ci\u003eDimensions of Leisure for Life, Second Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e 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 history informs contemporary leisure studies. It uncovers the intersection of leisure and society, family life, technology, natural resources, economics, and public policy. Part IV presents the study of leisure from a consumer perspective. Awareness of local options as well as age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, and socioeconomic status; geographic distribution of leisure spaces; and stage of development all affect an individual’s participation in and level of involvement in leisure activities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout the text, students will consider the role that recreation and leisure play in their own lives. They are encouraged to seek 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 enhance personal growth. The book’s full-color design contains photographs and illustrations that enhance student engagement. Learning outcomes and review questions in each chapter help students set learning goals and retain key information. Vocabulary terms allow students to identify important content.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions of Leisure for Life, Second Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e has been updated with current research and applications within the field. The second edition features the following enhancements to help students connect theoretical concepts to practical applications they can use in their future careers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the Job sidebars in each chapter help students better understand common issues in the recreation and leisure workforce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-Exploration sidebars throughout the chapters provide opportunities for students to reflect on the role of leisure in their lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA new chapter on leisure and family life discusses the impact of leisure on family structures and how to create valuable leisure experiences for all family members.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe chapter on technology has been updated to reflect the digital advancements in leisure and their effect on individual equality and privacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew interactive activities delivered online through HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e include chapter overviews, research assignments, key term flash cards, and chapter quizzes that can be automatically graded to assess student comprehension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions of Leisure for Life, Second Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e addresses the ways that leisure affects individual lives and even our larger society. The more we understand the dimensions of leisure that contribute to quality of life for us and those in our communities, the more likely we are to appreciate them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: A code for accessing HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e is included with this ebook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003eTextbook for undergraduate courses in recreation that meet general education requirements; also a text for introductory courses for recreation majors or those considering the discipline as a major.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Dimensions of Leisure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Importance of Leisure to Individuals and Society\u003cbr\u003eDescriptions and Definitions\u003cbr\u003eImportance of Leisure and Recreation for Individuals and Society\u003cbr\u003eValue of a Leisure Ethic\u003cbr\u003eAreas of the Leisure Industry\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eLearning Activities\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e Leisure Through a Social Science Lens\u003cbr\u003eWe Are All Social Scientists\u003cbr\u003eBenefits of Social Science\u003cbr\u003eSocial Science Perspectives\u003cbr\u003eConnecting the Social Sciences to Leisure\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eLearning Activities\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Leisure as Part of Your Lifestyle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e Leisure and Quality of Life\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is Quality of Life?\u003cbr\u003eThe Connection Between Leisure and Quality of Life\u003cbr\u003eStrategies for Enhancing Quality of Life Through Leisure\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eLearning Activities\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Leisure, Health, and Physical Activity\u003cbr\u003ePhysical Activity Trends\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is Health?\u003cbr\u003ePark and Recreation: Making a Difference\u003cbr\u003eLeisure and Life Stress\u003cbr\u003ePromoting Lifelong Physical Health Through Recreation and Leisure\u003cbr\u003eExamining Factors That Influence Behavior\u003cbr\u003eStrategies and Examples of Enhancing Physical Health Through Leisure\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eLearning Activities\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e Leisure and Well-Being\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding Well-Being and Mental Health\u003cbr\u003eStress and Well-Being: The Important Role of Coping\u003cbr\u003eManaging Stress to Enhance Well-Being\u003cbr\u003eParticipating in Meaningful Leisure to Enhance Well-Being\u003cbr\u003eDeterminants of Happiness\u003cbr\u003eLeisure Choices That Undermine Well-Being\u003cbr\u003eStrategies for Enhancing Mental Health and Well-Being Through Leisure\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eLearning Activities\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Dimensions of Leisure in Society\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Leisure History and Heritage\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding Leisure From a Historical Perspective\u003cbr\u003eThe Primacy of Leisure\u003cbr\u003eImportance of Fire and Its Effect on the Division of Labor\u003cbr\u003eAgricultural Alternatives\u003cbr\u003eRise of Civilization\u003cbr\u003eLeisure in the Land of the Pharaohs\u003cbr\u003eEmergence of Greece\u003cbr\u003eCaput Mundi: The Glory of Rome\u003cbr\u003eMedieval Period: Castles, Churches, and the Peasant Culture\u003cbr\u003eRenaissance: A Resurgence of Classical Values\u003cbr\u003eIndustrial Revolution\u003cbr\u003eOrigins and Development of Recreational Services in the United States\u003cbr\u003eHeritage of the National Recreation and Park Association\u003cbr\u003eLeisure, Recreation, and Quality of Life\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eLearning Activity\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Contemporary Leisure\u003cbr\u003eGenerations\u003cbr\u003eWays of Seeing, Ways of Knowing\u003cbr\u003eDefining Popular and Culture: Historical and Sociological Views\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eLearning Activities\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Leisure and Family Life\u003cbr\u003eFamilies in Society\u003cbr\u003eFamily Functions That Support Health and Well-Being in Society\u003cbr\u003eWho Are Families?\u003cbr\u003eUsing Leisure to Increase Families’ Health\u003cbr\u003eCreating Maintenance and Growth Connection Experiences in Family Leisure\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eLearning Activities\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9.\u003c\/b\u003e An Introduction to Digital Leisure\u003cbr\u003eThe Role of Digital Technologies in Our Leisure Time\u003cbr\u003eThe Role of Digital Technologies in Shaping Identity\u003cbr\u003eThe Creepiness of Digital Technologies on Our Bodies\u003cbr\u003eThe Impact of Digital Technologies on Our Social Lives\u003cbr\u003eEquitability of Digital Leisure Spaces\u003cbr\u003eBig Brother Watching During Our Leisure Time\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eLearning Activities\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10.\u003c\/b\u003e Leisure, Natural Landscapes, and Sustainability\u003cbr\u003eChanging Landscapes in North America\u003cbr\u003eManagerial Challenges\u003cbr\u003eMoving Toward a Sustainable Future\u003cbr\u003eMoving Beyond Islands of Hope\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eLearning Activities\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11.\u003c\/b\u003e Leisure Economics\u003cbr\u003eLeisure Economics: An Illustration\u003cbr\u003eEconomic Foundations\u003cbr\u003eLeisure Economics and Its Importance\u003cbr\u003eEconomic Impact Within the Predominant Leisure Service Delivery Models\u003cbr\u003eLeisure Trends: Economic Implications\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eLearning Activities\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12.\u003c\/b\u003e Leisure, Politics, and Public Policy\u003cbr\u003eGovernmental Role in Leisure\u003cbr\u003eFederalism\u003cbr\u003ePluralism and Public Policy\u003cbr\u003eJustification for Public Recreation and Leisure\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eLearning Activities\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Leisure in Your World\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13.\u003c\/b\u003e Campus and Community\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is a Microcosm?\u003cbr\u003eExplore Your Campus and Campus Recreation\u003cbr\u003eDiscover Opportunities: Components of Campus Recreation\u003cbr\u003eTechnology and Campus Recreation\u003cbr\u003eHave a Voice and Get Involved: Volunteer and Job Opportunities on Campus\u003cbr\u003eExplore Your Community\u003cbr\u003eDiscover Opportunities in Community Recreation\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eLearning Activities\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14.\u003c\/b\u003e Leisure for All\u003cbr\u003ePeople With Disabilities\u003cbr\u003eOlder Adults\u003cbr\u003eSports\u003cbr\u003eLocation and Income\u003cbr\u003eLeisure and Segments of Society\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eLearning Activities\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15.\u003c\/b\u003e Leisure and Geography\u003cbr\u003eSpatial Distribution of Leisure Places\u003cbr\u003eDevelopment of Leisure Places\u003cbr\u003eLeisure Travel and Transportation\u003cbr\u003eImpacts of Leisure on Places\u003cbr\u003ePositive Impacts of Leisure Development\u003cbr\u003eNegative Impacts of Leisure Development\u003cbr\u003eClimate Change and Leisure\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eLearning Activities\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16.\u003c\/b\u003e Leisure Across the Life Span\u003cbr\u003eLife Span Concepts\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction to Developmental Theory\u003cbr\u003eDevelopmental Aspects and Leisure Participation Across the Life Span\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eLearning Activities\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17.\u003c\/b\u003e Charting Your Course\u003cbr\u003eWhose Life Is This, Anyway?\u003cbr\u003eChanging Obstacles Into Opportunities\u003cbr\u003eFinding Resources\u003cbr\u003eForm an Action Plan\u003cbr\u003eMonitor, Evaluate, and Modify Your Leisure Experience\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003eLearning Activities\u003cbr\u003eReview Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-editor\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eTyler Tapps, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is an associate professor and assistant director for health sciences at Northwest Missouri State University, where he currently serves as a fellow for institutional strategy. He received his PhD in health, leisure, and human performance from Oklahoma State University in 2009. In 2015, he was certified as a park and recreation professional by the National Recreation and Park Association, from which he also received the Robert W. Crawford Young Professional Award. Tapps is a military veteran with recreation programming experience in the military. He is a past president of the Leisure Educators section of the Missouri Park and Recreation Association.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Sara Wells, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is an associate professor in the department of parks, recreation, and tourism at the University of Utah, where she serves as the director of undergraduate studies. She teaches courses in youth development, community recreation, and sport management and has been a member of The Academy of Leisure Sciences (TALS), the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), and Society of Park and Recreation Educators (SPRE) since 2004. Wells has researched issues of sporting conduct in youth sport. She has published her research in numerous journals, presented at several national and international conferences, and conducted trainings and evaluations for multiple municipal youth sport agencies across the country.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Parr, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of recreation, park, and tourism management at Kent State University. She has received meritorious awards in teaching and service and in research and scholarly activity. Since 1987, Parr has been a member of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), where she served as chair of the Education Network (2017-2021). For over 25 years she was a member of the Society of Park and Recreation Educators (SPRE), where she served as a board member from 2007 to 2010. Parr is a member of The Academy of Leisure Sciences (TALS) and served as president in 2017. 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