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Author: Carol Cutler Riddick Publisher: ISBN: 9781571677181 Category : Leisure Languages : en Pages : 0
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Organised in a step-by-step format, this book thoroughly reviews the fundamentals of research methods, developing the skills needed to carry out a small-scale research investigation. This third edition introduces a number of new features within each chapter, including self-tests, questions designed to jump start one's own research, and practice and web-related exercises. Likewise, the revised instructor's manual includes new chapter figures plus a study guide review cast in a Jeopardy-style game format.
Author: Carol Cutler Riddick Publisher: ISBN: 9781571677181 Category : Leisure Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Organised in a step-by-step format, this book thoroughly reviews the fundamentals of research methods, developing the skills needed to carry out a small-scale research investigation. This third edition introduces a number of new features within each chapter, including self-tests, questions designed to jump start one's own research, and practice and web-related exercises. Likewise, the revised instructor's manual includes new chapter figures plus a study guide review cast in a Jeopardy-style game format.
Author: Daniel McLean Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers ISBN: 1449689574 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 356
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With a new full-color design with perforated worksheets, the Tenth Edition of Kraus' Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society provides a detailed introduction to the history, developments, and current trends in leisure studies. It addresses contemporary issues facing the recreation and leisure profession and focuses on challenges and opportunities that impact the profession now as well as years from now. Extensive research into emerging trends helps support the text and provide insights into the future. Focusing on the ten different types of organizations --ranging from nonprofit community organizations and armed forces recreation to sports management and travel and tourism sponsors -- this classic text text is an invaluable resource for students considering a career in the recreation and leisure industry. New to the Tenth Edition: - Discusses how specific trends, such as dramatic shifts in population make-up, the impact of technology, and marketing affect leisure-service systems and the recreation and park professions. - Focus on the role of parks and recreation on the health and wellness of our communities as well as means to combat the obesity epidemic in North America. - Includes new case studies which allow students to apply knowledge of technology in leisure, identify the value and benefits of play, and recognize the changing family structures of our modern society.
Author: Carol Cutler Riddick Publisher: ISBN: Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 454
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This book will provide you with the basic practices and techniques required to carry out and monitor a small-scale research investigation. This new edition has the following New Learning Features: The writing and presentation styles have been dramatically altered in the new edition. Each chapter now leads off with an orientation outline and relevant quote. Furthermore, as a trigger device, important words and concepts are bolded and italicised. Six new "feature boxes" have also been added: Case Study illustrates a point by citing research or a real world example; Something to Remember underscores an important point; Idea provides straightforward, practical, "how to" advice; Your Research presents an opportunity for applying chapter materials to planning your own research project; Review and Discussion Questions assists in determining mastery of chapter content; Exercises contain activities that complement and expand upon chapter material.
Author: Christopher R. Edginton Publisher: ISBN: 9781571677440 Category : Leisure Languages : en Pages : 0
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It has been over 20 years since the first edition of "Productive Management of Leisure Service Organisations" was conceptualised, written, and published. Now in it's 4th edition, "Managing Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services" considers three critical changes in the leisure services field: technology and information resolution, nature of the workforce, and the basic revision of our economy. These changes have greatly impacted the management of human resources, which is the main focus of this book.
Author: Robert B. Kauffman Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers ISBN: 9780736076333 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 233
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"Career Development in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism: A Positioning Approach" outlines a step-by-step plan for career development based on the technique of positioning. This text will help students decide on the job they want and then begin building the skills, experiences, and professional connections they need in order to get the job.
Author: C. Rojek Publisher: Springer ISBN: 0230625185 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 582
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A unique, international resource for Leisure Studies: in one volume the history, organization and central debates in the field of Leisure Studies are defined, providing a one-stop-shop for students and an agenda for future debate and research academics.
Author: Carol Cutler Riddick Publisher: ISBN: 9781571677198 Category : Electronic books Languages : en Pages : 379
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Organized in a step-by-step format, Research Methods: How to Conduct Research in Recreation, Parks, Sport and Tourism (3rd ed.) thoroughly reviews the fundamentals of research methods, allowing the reader to develop the skills needed to carry out a small-scale research investigation. This third edition introduces a number of new features within each chapter, including self-tests, questions designed to jump-start one’s own research, and practice and web-related exercises. Likewise, the revised instructor’s manual includes new chapter figures plus a study guide review cast in a Jeopardy-style game format.
Author: Ercan Sirakaya-Turk Publisher: CABI ISBN: 1786390485 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 409
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Describing the fundamental elements of research methods for leisure, recreation and tourism, this new edition of a popular textbook is updated throughout. It covers the measurement of variables, sampling, questionnaire design and evaluation methods, and also a wider discussion of writing proposals, communicating research findings, cross-cultural research, and the use of new technologies in conducting research. Written by internationally renowned researchers in an accessible style, this book introduces both undergraduate and graduate students to the vital skills they will need to succeed in the leisure, recreation, tourism and hospitality industries.
Author: Tapps, Tyler Publisher: Human Kinetics ISBN: 1492543128 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 496
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Introduction to Recreation and Leisure, Third Edition, presents perspectives from 52 leading experts from around the world. It delves into foundational concepts, delivery systems, and programming services; offers an array of ancillaries; and helps students make informed career choices.
Author: Carol Cutler Riddick
Author: Carol Cutler Riddick
Author: Daniel McLean
Author: Carol Cutler Riddick
Author: Christopher R. Edginton
Author: Robert B. Kauffman
Author: C. Rojek
Author: Daniel D. McLean
Author: Carol Cutler Riddick
Author: Ercan Sirakaya-Turk
Author: Tapps, Tyler