Issues in recreation and leisure : ethical decision making

Donald J. McLean and Daniel G. Yoder.
Author/Creator:
McLean, Donald J., 1959-
Contributor:
Yoder, Daniel G., 1952-
Resource Type:
Book
Publication:
Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2005]
Copyright Notice:
2005
Physical Description:
xiv, 271 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

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GV14 .M36 2005

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Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-263) and index.
Contents:
The Need for Ethics in Recreation and Leisure Services -- More Than Meets the Eye? -- Ethical Responsibilities in Recreation and Leisure Services -- Dealing With Ethical Issues Systematically -- The Human Nature of Morality -- Milgram's Shocking Experiment -- Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development -- Ethical Theories -- Consequence-Based Ethics -- Rule-Based Ethics -- Virtue-Based Ethics -- Which Approach Is Right? -- Resolving Ethical Dilemmas -- A Courtroom Analogy -- Two Caveats -- Identifying the Moral Dilemma -- Deciding What Is Praiseworthy and Blameworthy -- Choosing a Moral Action Plan -- Applying the Model -- The Most Appropriate Response -- Current Issues in Leisure Services -- Community Recreation -- Sexual Harassment -- Safety -- Conflict of Interest -- Whistle-Blowing -- Commercial Recreation -- Business Reciprocity -- Gambling -- Providing Controversial Leisure Services -- Marketing Goods and Services -- Therapeutic Recreation -- Paternalism and Autonomy -- Opportunity and Leisure -- Confidentiality -- Multiple-Role Relationships -- Outdoor Recreation -- Anthropocentrism, Biocentrism, Ecocentrism, and Theocentrism -- Preservation, Conservation, and Ecosystem Management -- Rationing Outdoor Recreation -- Outdoor Education and Outdoor Leadership -- Tourism -- Tourism and Culture -- Sex Tourism -- Tourism and the Natural Environment -- Virtual Reality and Tourism -- Applications and a Look Ahead -- Professionalism and Recreation and Leisure -- Professionalism -- The Public Interest -- Professional Recognition for Recreation and Leisure Services -- Wrapping Up and Moving On -- What Have We Learned? -- Making a Difference in Recreation and Leisure -- Funding Conflicts: Heads You Lose, Tails You Lose -- Pool Problems: In Over Your Head? -- River Use: Rough Waters Ahead -- The Last Lynching: Legitimate Display or Debacle? -- Athlete Conduct: Runner Stripped From Team -- Vacation: Granted or Not? -- Resource Rationing: Happy Trails to You -- Sponsorship Versus Personal Beliefs: Little League, Big Problem -- Codes of Ethics.
Summary:
Resolving a dilemma ethically is a complex skill that recreation leaders and managers must learn in order to be successful, because they face ethical issues every day. Issues in Recreation and Leisure: Ethical Decision Making guides students though the process of resolving real-life recreation dilemmas by presenting activities, techniques, and a field-tested three-step process. This process helps students develop sound approaches to dealing with contemporary issues in leisure and recreation.
Subject:
ISBN:
  • 9780736043991
  • 0736043993
LC Classification:
GV14 .M36 2005
Catalog Record ID:
991006233269703811
Language:
English
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