A Career with Meaning, 3rd ed.

The third edition of A Career with Meaning offers new perspectives on the field and updates on trends and research related to each career area. Of note is the renewed emphasis in our field and thus on understanding the role recreation and leisure play in promoting health and wellness, sustainability, and social justice. The books uses examples from current research to link each career area to the many benefits of park, recreation, sport, tourism, and leisure services. In addition to their careers in higher education, the editors have a plethora of professional experiences, including work in youth and family programs, authoring and coauthoring textbooks and journal articles, and serving in professional organizations. They have been active in organizations such as the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions; the Academy of Leisure Sciences; and the American Academy of Park and Recreation Administration. You probably find yourself reading this