Transition to the New Edition!
Transition Letter
Eighth Edition Table of Contents
Eighth Edition Preface
Transition Guide
PDFs of Sample Chapters
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Chapter 1: Recreation and Leisure: The Current Scene
Chapter 2: Basic Concepts: Philosophical Analysis of Play, Recreation, and Leisure
Chapter 3: Early History of Recreation and Leisure
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