Introduction to Leisure Research

Author: Chris Buja (UK)
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: In recent decades, leisure has become an important part of people's daily lives, and the leisure industry has made increasingly significant contributions to social employment and economic development. Interest in academic research on leisure has also grown steadily, with studies conducted from various disciplines and perspectives. This book provides a substantive and comprehensive introduction to the important topic of leisure research. Applying an interdisciplinary research methodology, it offers a fundamental conceptual framework and theoretical system for studying leisure phenomena. The book consists of two interrelated parts: Leisure Phenomena and Leisure Supply. Its main features include:
- A comprehensive introduction to leisure research;
- Written by experienced teachers and researchers;
- Key concepts are explained through new case studies for better understanding;
- Questions at the end of each chapter reinforce learning content and test comprehension;
- Strives for a balance between theory and practice, illustrating theories through practical case analyses;
- Rich in content, covering the social, economic, and spatial significance of leisure, with the final chapter predicting the future development of leisure.
Introduction to Leisure Research is suitable for undergraduate students at universities and colleges studying leisure, as well as graduate students interested in this discipline.