Richard Kraus, Elizabeth Barber, and Ira Shapiro

This book presents educators, students, and practitioners with a comprehensive picture of ten different types of leisure-service agencies. Special attention is paid to their personnel practices, goals and programs, and the career potential offered in the leisure profession. Based on material submitted by numerous organizations, supplemented with relevant Internet resources, the authors provide an up-to-date profile of the leading leisure-service organizations and the potential career opportunities they offer.