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Edited by two leading scholars in the field, Leisure Studies is a new title in the Routledge Major Works series, Critical Concepts in the Social Sciences. It is a four-volume collection of canonical and cutting-edge research in Leisure Studies.

The origin of Leisure Studies is comparatively recent. The subject is largely a postwar development which began to unfold in the 1960s, initially in the USA and Europe. The subject area has continued to evolve internationally from a number of other disciplines and cognate areas—such as outdoor recreation, geography, history, economics, and sociology—and there has been a corresponding growth in Leisure Studies scholarship. Leisure Studies is now a vibrant and dynamic field of study and research, and the sheer scale of the growth in its output makes this collection especially timely. A wide range of social science journals have published leisure-related material and this Major Work makes available foundational pieces of scholarship—as well as cutting-edge research—from these disparate, and sometimes less accessible sources, as well as from the leading UK, European, and North American leisure journals, and from other publications, some of which are no longer in print.

As well as bringing together the key studies and journal articles that have shaped leisure thought, the collection is to be welcomed as the first mapping of an area that to date has lacked an interdisciplinary synthesis. The thematic organization of the collection, together with the editors’ introductions and their commentaries on the collected texts, makes sense of the wide range of approaches, theories, and concepts that have informed Leisure Studies, and reviews the history of the subject and the rise of its identity and research agenda. It is an essential collection destined to be valued as a vital research resource by all scholars and students of the subject.

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This text looks at island tourism in a broad thematic sense and in different regional settings. The book highlights key issues in both island literature and that of tourism, dealing with the attributes of islands which fascinate tourists, and examining the issues in particular contexts. A wide range of tourism environments is covered, from mass market destinations to islands where there is currently very little tourism. The study deals with groups of islands which have been the subject of little or no research, including the South Atlantic, and the Orkney and Shetland Islands. ... Read more

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Managing Environments for Leisure and Recreation urges managers to balance the need for a systematic approach, with the need for a systemic development of an environmental management ethic.It is highly illustrated with over 50 line drawings and includes many case studies from around the world. ... Read more

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This text examines the ways in which tourism can be used as a means of generating income for large cities, showing how it can lead to jobs, income and a move to environmental refurbishment. Using examples from Europe and North America, it focuses on the challenges facing older industrial cities. ... Read more

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The significance of travel and tourism in relation to the international epidemiology of sexually transmitted infections has been widely recognized for many years. With the appearance of AIDS/HIV, a new impetus has been given to research in this field and to the consideration of practical preventative initiatives targeting international travellers. Considerable attention has also been given to the impact which international tourism has had on the development of commercial sex industries in different destinations around the world. In particular, serious concerns have been expressed about the role of international tourism in promoting the sexual exploitation of children and young people. ... Read more

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This textbook gives coverage of the GNVQ advanced award in leisure and recreation. It intends to provide students with underpinning knowledge to secure this award, using sample assessments on standards and practice, case studies, key skills, key concepts and terms. ... Read more

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Vocational A-Level Leisure and Recreation Options is written specifically to provide all the necessary background information to successfully complete the new AVCE Leisure and Recreation optional units. It follows exactly the structure, content and order of the optional units. The book is lively and easy-to-read, with simple language and key terms clearly defined. Each unit contains up-to-date information on the leisure and recreation industry. It encourages students to be imaginative and creative and includes a range of case studies and evidence gathering activities that link theory with real life, bringing the subject alive. The book also contains many opportunities for students to generate evidence for Key Skills. ... Read more

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A brand new book, designed to meet the new Vocational A Level 2000 specifications for Leisure and Recreation. This book develops the most popular features of the best-selling Leisure and Tourism for Advanced GNVQ with a wealth of fresh ideas and up-to-date information.Contents:* Induction * Investigating Leisure and Recreation * Safe Working Practices * The Sports Industry * Marketing in Leisure and Recreation * Customer Service in Leisure and Recreation * Leisure and Recreation in Action * Resource and Internet Directory * Portfolio Assessments ... Read more

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This collection, written by leading educators in the community leisure field clarifies the nature and significance of a community approach to leisure and recreation policy, practice and provision.



It is divided into two sections: Part 1 examines the nature and development of a community approach to the provision of leisure and recreation services and is mainly theoretical in its approach.Part 2 examines critically the application of community approaches to leisure and recreation provision in specific contexts, drawing upon the 'theoretical' discussions of the earlier part of the book as a means of analysis.

The main issues covered in Community Leisure and Recreation are: *critical analysis of the community practice approach in public policy *locating community leisure in a market economy *exploring theory-practice links in community arts, sport, recreation
and tourism.


Written by leading educators in the community leisure field
Provides a critical analysis of the community practice approach in public policy
Explores theory-practice links in community arts, sport, recreation and tourism ... Read more

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Advanced GNVQ Leisure and Recreation covers the latest specification and is written in a friendly and accessible style by lecturers who have piloted the qualification. It follows the GNVQ structure exactly and contains all seven BTEC leisure and recreation optional units.The practical activities included throughout provide ample material for students to test their knowledge and comprehension. Case studies are used to illustrate the theory with real life situations and suggestions for evidence gathering assignments are provided at the end of each element. ... Read more

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In Fundamentals of Leisure Business Success, you'll sidestep the theoretical, overly academic jargon that often bogs down books dealing with leisure and recreation and discover many revolutionary, practical ways that these theories translate into the everyday realities of market share, employee management, and all-out business survival. You'll have the benefit of 20 years of actual experience in the leisure and recreation field at your disposal and master the importance of contemporary business management and techniques. ... Read more

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Highly Rated by Business Students
Fundamentals of Leisure Business Success has recently been added as required reading at the Kozminski Academy of Entrepreneurship and Management in Warsaw, Poland (rated as the number one business school in Poland - for 6 years running - by Newsweek magazine).The students absolutely love its easy to read style as well as the international aspect of its content (the case study deals with a company that employs workers from over 72 countries).
All in all, FLBS has proven to be a reader-approved business book that dispenses with the grind of academic jargon and presents the study of business from a hands-on practitioner's viewpoint.

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At last, a truthful, real-life management book that focuses on the lucrative recreation and leisure profession.This is a well written and fascinating read that marries practitioner oriented reality with academic theory.The results are most interesting.The text focuses on a leisure business turn-around that succeeded under the most difficult of circumstances.While becoming completely immersed in the story, the reader suddenly finds that the basics of modern business management have been grasped.Well done.

A good read for managers and students doing projects.
This book is a fascinating read, relating the story of a manager thrust into a run-down recreation club and transforming it into an effective organisation in two years. The location is Saudi Arabia, with significantreligious constraints on western management and the substantially westernhospital staff for whom the club is run. The author studied for his MBAafter this experience and is therefore able to draw out the relationshipsbetween the management problems faced and the principles expounded in themanagement literature. It is therefore an interesting case-study andrecommended reading for students struggling to link theory with practice. ... Read more

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Consisting of 19 chapters, each written by an expert in the field, this book explores the critical issues facing the evolution of national economies in buoyant tourism regions such as Asia and Australasia. It approaches the topic in an analytical manner and from an international perspective. Arranged in three parts, the book first includes and general introduction, followed by surveys of tourism development in 14 countries in the region. The third part explores the two important issues of sustainability and indiginization. ... Read more

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This text provides the information needed for the compulsory units of the advanced VCE in leisure and recreation. It looks at the structure of the leisure and sports industry in the UK and explores the skills and knowledge needed by staff in the sector. ... Read more

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This Spanish course is structured as a series of 12 units, each of which is centred around one particular leisure and tourist attraction and focuses on typical situations that a member of staff working there may have to deal with. Two complementary cassettes are also available. Within each unit, particular emphasis is placed on listening and speaking. At regular points throughout the book, cultural information is given in order to reduce the possibility of embarrassing misunderstandings. Four assignments are included, in addition to exercises, which aim to exploit and put into practice the skills acquired. The book also includes an extensive Spanish-English glossary and a key to all the exercises. The accompanying cassettes include all the dialogues, listening exercises and vocabulary lists for pronunciation practice. The course is aimed at students taking City & Guilds, BTEC ND/HND, RSA and GNVQ Tourism courses. ... Read more

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This German-language course concerns the provision of service from the point of view of UK tourism and leisure professionals. The course is built around a variety of situations such as reception, information-giving and gathering, food services and sales.The course is structured as a series of 12 units, each of which is centred around one particular leisure or tourist attraction, and focuses on typical situations that a member of staff working there may have to deal with.Within each unit, particular emphasis is placed on listening and speaking. At regular points throughout the book cultural information is given in order to reduce the possibility of embarrassing misunderstandings. Four assignments are included, in addition to the exercises, which aim to exploit and put into practice the skills acquired.There is also a German-English glossary included and a key to all the exercises in the book.The series is suitable for a wide range of students, including those following Travel and Tourism City & Guilds, BTEC ND/HND, RSA courses, GNVQ Level 2/3 Leisure & Tourism courses, and short training courses for the industries' professionals.An accompanying cassette pack is also available. ... Read more

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This is a collection of accessible case studies in leisure management, highlighting good practice in a variety of contexts together with some aspects of problem-solving and decision-making. The text maintains a balance between descriptive material and analysis, giving insight into how other establishments deliver their services. Some of the aspects covered include: operational elements, customer service, training/staff development, the stiving for excellence, and market research. ... Read more

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This text has been compiled as a workbook for the Leisure Studies, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism major enrolled in the Practicum. It is intended to provide information concerning the requirements of all individuals directly involved in the experience. The Manual is intended to fulfill the following purposes: (1) identify the expectations, responsibilities, policies and procedures governing the practicum experience; (2) provide to the practicum student, the agency supervisor, and the college /university supervisor a common packet of information relative to the role and specific duties each is expected to fulfill; (3) facilitate better communication and understanding of the practicum experience between the student, agency, the major faculty, and the total college community; and (4) define the practicum experience in terms of goals, objectives, and overall purpose. The importance of the practicum experience cannot be overemphasized. It provides higher education within a living laboratory where the curriculum can be applied and tested; it provides the agencies with the opportunity to train and educate future professionals according to contemporary and practical techniques; and it provides the student with essential experience to smooth the transition from the student role to the role of professional. It is anticipated that this partnership will provide highly qualified and competent individuals prepared to assume leadership in such a dynamic and diverse field. ... Read more

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This French-language course concerns the provision of service from the point of view of UK tourism and leisure professionals. The course is built around a variety of situations such as reception, information - giving and gathering, food services and sales. The course is structured as a series of 12 units, each of which is centred around one particular leisure or tourist attraction, and focuses on typical situations that a member of staff working there may have to deal with. Within each unit, particular emphasis is placed on listening and speaking. At regular points throughout the book cultural information is given in order to reduce the possibility of embarrassing misunderstandings. Four assignments are included, in addition to the exercises, which aim to exploit and put into practice the skills acquired. There is also a French-English glossary included and a key to all the exercises in the book. The series is suitable for a wide range of students, including those following Travel and Tourism City & Guilds, BTEC ND/HND, RSA courses, GNVQ Level 2/3 Leisure & Tourism courses, and short training courses for the industries' professionals.An accompanying cassette pack is also available. ... Read more

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Never HIGHLIGHT a Book Again!Virtually all testable terms, concepts, persons, places, and events are included.look no further for study resources or reference material. Cram101 Textbook Outlines gives all of the outlines, highlights, notes, and practice-tests for your textbook. Only Cram101 is Textbook Specific. Cram101 is NOT the Textbook. ... Read more