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Now in its third successful edition, The Economics of Leisure and Tourism has been fully revised and updated to cover all the latest issues and changes, and more. Essentially a real world text in applied economics, it explains the necessary economic theories from first principles and applies them to a range of leisure and tourism problems and issues at the consumer, business, national and international level.

Key themes discussed are:
* How is the provision of leisure and tourism determined and could it be provided in a different way?
* What are the key opportunities and threats facing leisure and tourism & environmental impacts?
* How can economics be used to manage leisure and tourism?

International in its outlook, this text uses examples from Brazil, China, India and Japan, as well as Europe, North America and Australia.

With an accompanying website with links and Powerpoint resources for lecturers, this new edition provides:
* New chapters on regeneration, tourism as an economic development strategy, globalisationand ppolitical economy of tourism.
* Introduction of dependency theory and development economics theories
* Liberal use of press cuttings, journal articles and international case studies
* User friendly learning features such as: visual mapping of chapter contents, chapter objectives, summaries of key points' short answer questions.

* User-friendly and relevant, no 'theory for theory's sake'
* Visual mapping of the content of each chapter
* Liberal use of press cuttings and international case studies (e.g. North America, Europe and Australia) ... Read more

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The beach has always been the place to shake off the stresses of urban life, and to relax with friends and family. And yet, as Troy Messenger shows, the beach has been a site for religious revival for as long as it's been a haven from the workday world. In this history of Ocean Grove, New Jersey, the first permanent camp meeting ground for religious revival, Messenger examines how the emergence of the beach appeared hand in hand with America's need to escape the secular world of work through leisure and religious renewal. ... Read more

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This edition develops an awareness of legal liability among leisure service providers, allowing them to take the lead in managing risk within their organizations. Risk Management is intended to be a primer in tort liability and negligence. The text is kept intentionally brief, simple, and as free of "legalese" as possible so all readers may gain a healthy respect and appreciation for tort liability. ... Read more

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Used in numerous universities throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, this book provides programming insights for educators, practitioners, and students. The book will present readers with the vital tools necessary in providing successful programs for their patrons. ... Read more

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Originally published as "Productive Management of Leisure Service Organization" this updated edition explores the essential elements involved in managing leisure service organisations. With a special emphasis on HRM, this work blends together contemporary theories, concepts, and practices with useful illustrations. ... Read more

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Same as the Newer Version
Lot's of great information. There are very few differences between this version and the newer one. ... Read more

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This book focuses on the issues and trends in outdoor, ‘nature-based’ recreation, leisure and tourism and explores the implications for public policy, planning, management and marketing. It is intended as supplementary reading for advanced students and is a useful reference tool. ... Read more

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A handbook for students, researchers, and practitioners of leisure and recreation. Over 70 expert contributors give summaries of the major theoretical and practical concerns related to more than 30 key topics. ... Read more

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Estimates suggest that 16-22 percent of children have mental health problems. Through the implementation of leisure activities, children learn to cope with these challenges and develop positive social skills. This book will assist readers in implementing successful recreational and leisure activities through a "making things work" approach. ... Read more

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As a companion to Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Service Organizations this book examines special interest groups such as youth groups, senior citizens, and people with disabilities. Leadership in specialized leisure activities are also thoroughly discussed. Among these unique categories are aquatic activities, tournament organization, community arts, care of environment, tours, and festivals. ... Read more

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Endorsed by Edexcel. This full-colour textbook provides comprehensive coverage of the new Edexcel Leisure Studies AS level award with a focus on people working in the industry to help students translate theory into practice. Endorsed by Edexcel, it covers everything your candidates need to know for next year's examination.About This Book Unit 1: The Leisure Industry Unit 2: Working Practices in Leisure Unit 3: The Leisure Customer Useful websites Index ... Read more

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Explains the qualities and training needed for a career in recreation, and describes employers. ... Read more

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A Wealth of Information
This book is concise, well-written and easy to understand.It answered all of my questions regarding opportunities in recreation related careers, including what levels of education are required for what specific careers, what opportunities are out there in the field of recreation, and whatsalary to expect.The book went beyond that to list abundant resources forthose looking at a career in recreation and leisure and addressed importantissues that I would have never though of on my own.I would highlyrecommend it for anyone thinking of a career in recreation and leisure. ... Read more

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`This book confirms David Harris' status as a leading theorist in contemporary culture and leisure in the UK. He offers a distinctive, coherent and authoritative guide to the major concepts and debates that should engage leisure scholars and scholarship' - Dr Peter Bramham, Senior Lecturer in Leisure Studies, Leeds Metropolitan University

Written with the needs of today's student in mind, the SAGE Key Concepts series provides accessible, authoritative and reliable coverage of the essential issues in a range of disciplines. Written in each case by experienced and respected experts in the subject area, the books are indispensable study aids and guides to comprehension.

Cross-referenced throughout, the format encourages understanding without sacrificing the level of detail and critical evaluation essential to convey the complexity of the issues.

Key Concepts in Leisure Studies:

• Provides a student-friendly guide to the key debates in leisure studies

• Reflects recent developments in the field, encompassing related work in media studies, cultural studies, sports studies and sociology

• Cross-references each 1500 word exposition to other concepts in the field

• Offers definitions, section outlines and further reading guidance for independent learning

• Is supported by the author's website http:/www.arasite.org/keyconc.html

• Is essential reading for undergraduates and NVQ students in leisure studies.