{"product_id":"9780205314560","title":"Leisure in a Changing America: Trends and Issues for the Twenty-First Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e This new edition sets the stage for the twenty-first century by outlining a number of major trends, issues, and challenges for the leisure-service field. \u003ci\u003eLeisure in a Changing America, Second Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e provides the in-depth coverage while still providing the comprehensive picture of the role of recreation and leisure in American culture needed for a survey course. \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e This edition has drastically expanded the scope of the original book. It points sharply toward the social, economic, cultural, and other trends that have accelerated during the last decade and seem certain to be more pronounced in the years ahead. It covers the predictions of study and planning groups involving such issues as changing age-group patterns, family life, work and leisure changes, the influence of technology, the trend toward public\/private partnerships, environmental needs, and urban\/suburban developments. This book covers a wide range of societal developments affecting leisure. \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e For anyone interested in recreation, leisure services, and park departments. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benjamin Cummings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47009217675504,"sku":"9780205314560","price":114.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780205314560_p0.jpg?v=1763673720","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780205314560","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}