Rev. ed. of: Recreation and leisure in modern society / Richard Kraus. 6th ed. c2001.

Recreation and leisure -- Basic concepts : philosophical analysis of play, recreation, and leisure -- Early history of recreation and leisure -- Recreation and leisure in the modern era -- Personal leisure perspectives : motivations, values, and age group factors -- Gender, sexual orientation, and racial/ethnic factors affecting leisure -- Social functions of community recreation -- The leisure service system : governmental, nonprofit, and commercial recreation agencies -- Specialized leisure service areas -- Two major leisure service components : sports and tourism -- Career opportunities and professionalism -- Philosophy of recreation and leisure : future perspectives.