Recreation in the Renaissance - Attitudes towards Leisure and Pastime in European Culture 1350 - 1700
In Renaissance Europe, when 'leisure classes' used social gathering to define civility and the commercialization of leisure was beginning, the human need for recreation became a cultural topos. This book explores the vocabulary of play and games; the spectrum of leisure activities, often gender-specific or appropriate to particular social groups; the medical discourse on the preservation of health, where amusements were assessed as physical exercise; the moral approach to play; legal treatises on gambling; and the visual representation of leisure.
Leisure and Recreation in a Victorian Mining Community - The Social Economy of Leisure in Rural North-East England 1820 - 1914
Leisure and Recreation in a Victorian Mining Communityreveals a rural, working-class mining community in the industrial era, at play. This detailed historical study provides a fascinating perspective on a way of life more usually characterized by its economic hardship and social rigidity than by its pastimes and pleasures. The book addresses working class sports and leisure in its totality, using a range of approaches to explore the life and history of this clearly defined period and geographical location.
Sport and Recreation in Ancient Greece: A Sourcebook with Translations
Aimed at readers of all levels--from student to classics buff to serious scholars--this sourcebook looks at sport and recreation in ancient Greece through translated accounts of ancient Greek and Latin authors. It examines such diversions as the ancient Olympic Games, athletic clothing, women in sports, dining, dancing, and fishing. Sport and Recreation in Ancient Greece offers a wide range of topics geared to students' interests, new translations into readable English that facilitate their introduction to the subject, and a rich assortment of illustrations.
Designed to provide youth leaders with fun and wholesome recreation activities for children between the ages of 8 and 18, this handbook includes chapters on games, rainy day activities, dramatics, storytelling, songs, campfire programs, worship and devotions, and inspiration for leaders. Sheet music and lyrics to songs featured in the book are also included. This second edition includes a new chapter on nature games and activities, along with several expanded and updated chapters from the original work.
This book takes a fresh, up-to-date look at all aspects of design of facilities needed by visitors to outdoor recreation destinations. This manual for planners, designers and managers enables them to find the best balance between their own needs, the carrying capacity of The book is follows the thought processes and physical requirements of visitors, from their perspective.
