Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction, structure and significance of the book
  • pt. 1. Leisure and the needs of people. 2. Play, children and the community. 3. Recreation. 4. Leisure
  • towards a philosophy and understanding of its evolution. 5. People's needs and factors that influence participation
  • pt. 2. Leisure trends, planning and government. 6. Trends in the leisure industry. 7. Planning for leisure. 8. The government and leisure agencies in the United Kingdom
  • pt. 3. The leisure providers. 9. Leisure provision in the public sector. 10. Leisure provision in the voluntary sector. 11. Leisure provision in the commercial sector
  • pt. 4. The management of leisure. 12. Management. 13. Programming leisure and recreation services and facilities. 14. Marketing of leisure and recreation. 15. Organization of major events. 16. Staffing and staff structures. 17. Leisure and recreation management education and training. 18. Towards effective leisure and recreation management: some conclusions.