Introduction to Leisure Studies

Author: Zhang Hairong
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: Leisure is not only a way of life but also a form of human culture. Leisure culture refers to all human activities and their expressions related to leisure. It includes the ways and content of leisure, the ethnic characteristics of leisure, the role and function of leisure, the historical trends of leisure, and more. Its core is the cultural significance embedded in the social phenomenon of leisure. This book is divided into 9 chapters and is broadly organized into three parts: an overview of the discipline, leisure ethics and psychology, and leisure economics and industry. It specifically covers: leisure history, the concept and definition of leisure, leisure studies, leisure tourism, leisure ethics and psychology, leisure aesthetics, leisure behavior, leisure consumption, and leisure economics and industry. The book systematically organizes the discipline of "leisure studies" and reflects the latest achievements in leisure studies research both domestically and internationally. Each chapter begins with a brief introduction and an overview of key points and difficulties, interspersed with relevant reading materials and case analyses. It concludes with a chapter summary and review questions. Fully tailored to the practical teaching needs of tourism programs in higher education and the cognitive learning process, it serves as a textbook suitable for leisure courses in related disciplines at universities.