Recreation and Leisure: The Changing Scene

Chapter 1: Recreation and Leisure: The Current Scene•Expanded discussion on the socio-cultural factors promoting the recreation and park movement•Discussions by the Urban Institute and the Wallace Foundation on the importance of parks and recreation areas•Coverage of the National Recreation and Park Association's (NRPA) "Step Up to Health: Start in the Parks" nationwide fitness programChapter 2: Basic Concepts: Philosophical Analysis of Play, Recreation, and LeisureChapter 3: Early History of Recreation and LeisureChapter 4: Recreation and Leisure in the Modern EraChapter 5: Personal Leisure Perspectives: Motivations and Age Group Factors