A Brief Introduction to Leisure Studies

In a world where an increasing number of people are able to spend money and time on things other than basic needs, the importance of understanding leisure- what people want to do voluntarily and outside of obligation- is increasingly important. How the world’s future inhabitants will spend their money, their time, […]

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Major Readings in Leisure Studies

The readings below will be/have been read in order to understand eco-tourism’s past, present and future.
Jackson, E.L. & Burton, T.L. (Eds.) (1999). Leisure Studies: Prospects for the 21st Century. State College, PA: Venture Publishing, Inc.
A major volume of collected and commissioned articles for a leisure studies textbook covering progress and future questions for leisure studies […]

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